boy's name
Gustavus
guh-STAY-vus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 266
Gustavus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 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 1966, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gustavus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 23 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Gustavus?
In 2006, Gustavus 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.
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 Gustavus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gustavus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gustavus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gustavus
- English guh-STAY-vus
Sibling Names for Gustavus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gustavus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gustavus
How popular is the name Gustavus?
In 2006, Gustavus 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 Gustavus a girl's or a boy's name?
Gustavus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gustavus?
Gustavus has 3 syllables.
When was Gustavus most popular?
Gustavus peaked in 1966, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.