How Many People Are Named Guss?
Complete statistics for the name Guss: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Guss is a very rare name, originating from Old English, with only 110 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 2,998,044 Americans. The vast majority of those named Guss are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 108All 1,127 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Guss Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Guss has maintained a very niche presence, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 39 births. Today, the name is exceedingly rare, with only 110 individuals carrying it across the United States. Interestingly, 98% of these individuals are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older populations. This trend suggests that Guss is a name deeply rooted in the past, rarely chosen by younger parents, and thus remains a unique identifier for those born in earlier times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Guss's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Guss
How Many People Have the Name Guss?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,592 people in the United States currently share the name Guss. That works out to roughly 1 in every 208,197 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Guss a Common or Rare Name?
Guss is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Guss Mean?
Guss means "Old English origin, meaning 'supplanter'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Guss in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Guss Most Popular?
The name Guss reached peak popularity in 1920, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Guss?
Approximately 1,592 people named Guss live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,592. That works out to roughly 1 in 208,197 Americans.
Is Guss a rare name?
Guss is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 208,197 Americans has this name.
What does the name Guss mean?
Guss means "Old English origin, meaning 'supplanter'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Guss more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Guss are male and 0% are female.
When was Guss most popular?
Guss peaked in 1920 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.