Boy nameCurrently #1,212 in the USSteady
Gus
//ˈɡəs//
1 syllablePeak year: 19213 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gus |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 99 |
| 1881 | 94 |
| 1882 | 120 |
| 1883 | 81 |
| 1884 | 117 |
| 1885 | 87 |
| 1886 | 102 |
| 1887 | 82 |
| 1888 | 133 |
| 1889 | 114 |
| 1890 | 109 |
| 1891 | 85 |
| 1892 | 117 |
| 1893 | 93 |
| 1894 | 76 |
| 1895 | 72 |
| 1896 | 95 |
| 1897 | 89 |
| 1898 | 78 |
| 1899 | 71 |
| 1900 | 120 |
| 1901 | 70 |
| 1902 | 85 |
| 1903 | 71 |
| 1904 | 75 |
| 1905 | 76 |
| 1906 | 85 |
| 1907 | 96 |
| 1908 | 80 |
| 1909 | 104 |
| 1910 | 106 |
| 1911 | 100 |
| 1912 | 163 |
| 1913 | 198 |
| 1914 | 223 |
| 1915 | 287 |
| 1916 | 288 |
| 1917 | 291 |
| 1918 | 309 |
| 1919 | 323 |
| 1920 | 312 |
| 1921 | 327 |
| 1922 | 303 |
| 1923 | 277 |
| 1924 | 303 |
| 1925 | 324 |
| 1926 | 294 |
| 1927 | 285 |
| 1928 | 262 |
| 1929 | 257 |
| 1930 | 263 |
| 1931 | 239 |
| 1932 | 224 |
| 1933 | 206 |
| 1934 | 199 |
| 1935 | 197 |
| 1936 | 180 |
| 1937 | 144 |
| 1938 | 168 |
| 1939 | 170 |
| 1940 | 152 |
| 1941 | 148 |
| 1942 | 168 |
| 1943 | 163 |
| 1944 | 150 |
| 1945 | 161 |
| 1946 | 161 |
| 1947 | 195 |
| 1948 | 180 |
| 1949 | 145 |
| 1950 | 164 |
| 1951 | 150 |
| 1952 | 175 |
| 1953 | 176 |
| 1954 | 197 |
| 1955 | 168 |
| 1956 | 166 |
| 1957 | 178 |
| 1958 | 199 |
| 1959 | 175 |
| 1960 | 196 |
| 1961 | 183 |
| 1962 | 173 |
| 1963 | 151 |
| 1964 | 141 |
| 1965 | 144 |
| 1966 | 134 |
| 1967 | 117 |
| 1968 | 93 |
| 1969 | 90 |
| 1970 | 86 |
| 1971 | 126 |
| 1972 | 96 |
| 1973 | 97 |
| 1974 | 85 |
| 1975 | 98 |
| 1976 | 83 |
| 1977 | 69 |
| 1978 | 76 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 65 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1982 | 52 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 57 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 96 |
| 2006 | 108 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 124 |
| 2009 | 126 |
| 2010 | 133 |
| 2011 | 117 |
| 2012 | 122 |
| 2013 | 143 |
| 2014 | 155 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 204 |
| 2017 | 181 |
| 2018 | 207 |
| 2019 | 195 |
| 2020 | 164 |
| 2021 | 167 |
| 2022 | 195 |
| 2023 | 176 |
| 2024 | 166 |
Gus through the decades
- Gus peaked in 1921, when 327 babies were named Gus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Gus has risen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gus currently ranks #1,212 in the US and is holding steady.