boy's name
Gustaf
GOOS-tahv (Swedish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 753
Gustaf is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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 1917, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gustaf Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 66 |
| 1890s | 66 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 149 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Gustaf?
In 2023, Gustaf was given to 5 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.
Where Gustaf Is Used
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 Gustaf
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gustaf Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gustaf over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gustaf
- Swedish GOOS-tahv
Sibling Names for Gustaf
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gustaf — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gustaf
How popular is the name Gustaf?
In 2023, Gustaf was given to 5 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 Gustaf a girl's or a boy's name?
Gustaf is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gustaf?
Gustaf has 2 syllables.
When was Gustaf most popular?
Gustaf peaked in 1917, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.