boy's name
Gust
GUST (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,871
Gust is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1984 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 59 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gust Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 218 |
| 1890s | 188 |
| 1900s | 108 |
| 1910s | 292 |
| 1920s | 446 |
| 1930s | 242 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 124 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Gust?
In 1984, Gust was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gust
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gust Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gust over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gust
- English GUST /ɡʌst/
Sibling Names for Gust
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gust — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gust
How popular is the name Gust?
In 1984, Gust was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gust a girl's or a boy's name?
Gust is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gust?
Gust has 1 syllable.
When was Gust most popular?
Gust peaked in 1923, when 59 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.