Gustav
4 countries#3658 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gustav was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,267 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3658 · peaked in 1917 with 99 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
165 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 2015 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
156 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2015 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
129 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2019 with 11 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9 births recorded 2017–2022 · peaked in 2017 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gustav’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3227 | — |
| 2007 | #4127 | ↓900 |
| 2008 | #3057 | ↑1070 |
| 2009 | #2800 | ↑257 |
| 2010 | #3812 | ↓1012 |
| 2011 | #3605 | ↑207 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↓202 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↓656 |
| 2014 | #4866 | ↓403 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↑571 |
| 2016 | #3776 | ↑519 |
| 2017 | #3378 | ↑398 |
| 2018 | #3373 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #2766 | ↑607 |
| 2020 | #3074 | ↓308 |
| 2021 | #3362 | ↓288 |
| 2022 | #3691 | ↓329 |
| 2023 | #3474 | ↑217 |
| 2024 | #3335 | ↑139 |
| 2025 | #3658 | ↓323 |
Frequently asked questions about Gustav
Is Gustav a popular name?
Yes — Gustav currently ranks #3658 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gustav more common for boys or girls?
Gustav is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gustav most popular?
Gustav peaked in 1917 in United States, with 99 recorded births that year.
Is Gustav rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gustav’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #286 in 1880 to #3658 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gustav?
At least 4,561 babies have been recorded with the name Gustav across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Gustav popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gustav appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gustav?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gustav include Ezekial, Flavio, Haden, Hilario.
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