How Many People Are Named Gussie?
Complete statistics for the name Gussie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gussie is a very rare female name, with only 1,739 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 189,736 Americans. The majority of those named Gussie are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 107All 14,128 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: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gussie Through the Generations
Gussie has been a name that's seen its peak in 1918 with 417 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, it's a name that's mostly associated with older generations, with 99% of people named Gussie being over 60 years old. This makes Gussie a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gussie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gussie
How Many People Have the Name Gussie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 100 people in the United States currently share the name Gussie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,314,493 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gussie a Common or Rare Name?
Gussie 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 Gussie Mean?
Gussie means "creative variant of Gussie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gussie in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Gussie Most Popular?
The name Gussie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 417 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 Gussie?
Approximately 100 people named Gussie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 100. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,314,493 Americans.
Is Gussie a rare name?
Gussie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,314,493 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gussie mean?
Gussie means "creative variant of Gussie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gussie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Gussie are male and 90% are female.
When was Gussie most popular?
Gussie peaked in 1918 with 417 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.