Gaston
3 countries#198 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gaston was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
93,816 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #198 · peaked in 1920 with 3,156 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,053 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #3379 · peaked in 1918 with 83 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, California, Louisiana, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 2009–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2016 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 2009–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Gaston’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #675 | — |
| 2004 | #543 | ↑132 |
| 2005 | #586 | ↓43 |
| 2006 | #608 | ↓22 |
| 2007 | #538 | ↑70 |
| 2008 | #549 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #521 | ↑28 |
| 2010 | #516 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #505 | ↑11 |
| 2012 | #453 | ↑52 |
| 2013 | #420 | ↑33 |
| 2014 | #431 | ↓11 |
| 2015 | #369 | ↑62 |
| 2016 | #310 | ↑59 |
| 2017 | #275 | ↑35 |
| 2018 | #274 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #262 | ↑12 |
| 2020 | #238 | ↑24 |
| 2021 | #213 | ↑25 |
| 2022 | #198 | ↑15 |
Frequently asked questions about Gaston
Is Gaston a popular name?
Yes — Gaston currently ranks #198 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Gaston more common for boys or girls?
Gaston is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Gaston most popular?
Gaston peaked in 1920 in France, with 3,156 recorded births that year.
Is Gaston rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Gaston’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #23 in 1900 to #198 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Gaston?
At least 97,889 babies have been recorded with the name Gaston across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Gaston popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gaston appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gaston?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Gaston include Davey, Edvin, Geovanny.
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