Gustavus Name Popularity and Statistics
Gustavus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gustavus?
Gustavus is spelled G-U-S-T-A-V-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Gustavus Popularity in 2006
Rank#12,055
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,499 places to #12,055 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2001.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gustavus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1940 through 2006. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1989 | Boys | 6 | #6,941 |
| 1988 | Boys | 5 | #7,270 |
| 1980 | Boys | 7 | #4,940 |
| 1974 | Boys | 7 | #4,190 |
| 1973 | Boys | 10 | #3,223 |
| 1972 | Boys | 8 | #3,622 |
| 1970 | Boys | 9 | #3,282 |
| 1969 | Boys | 7 | #3,595 |
| 1968 | Boys | 8 | #3,107 |
| 1967 | Boys | 8 | #2,985 |
| 1966 | Boys | 10 | #2,627 |
| 1964 | Boys | 7 | #3,282 |
| 1963 | Boys | 6 | #3,646 |
| 1961 | Boys | 5 | #4,065 |
| 1960 | Boys | 5 | #4,038 |
| 1959 | Boys | 5 | #3,988 |
| 1958 | Boys | 7 | #3,275 |
| 1956 | Boys | 6 | #3,535 |
| 1955 | Boys | 6 | #3,505 |
| 1950 | Boys | 6 | #3,329 |
| 1947 | Boys | 6 | #3,370 |
| 1940 | Boys | 6 | #3,130 |
When Was Gustavus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1973 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #3,223
1966 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,627
1970 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #3,282
1918 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,882