boy's name
Gustavs
GOOS-tahvs (Latvian)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 79
Gustavs is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Gustavs is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2010.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gustavs Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Gustavs?
In 2022, Gustavs was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Gustavs Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gustavs
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gustavs Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gustavs over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gustavs
- Latvian GOOS-tahvs
Sibling Names for Gustavs
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gustavs — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gustavs
How popular is the name Gustavs?
In 2022, Gustavs was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Gustavs a girl's or a boy's name?
Gustavs is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gustavs?
Gustavs has 2 syllables.
When was Gustavs most popular?
Gustavs peaked in 2011, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.