How Many People Are Named Gustave?
Complete statistics for the name Gustave: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gustave, a very rare male name, has only 1,278 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 258,302 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Gustaves over 60, it's clear this name leans towards older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 96All 5,371 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: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gustave Through the Generations
Over the years, Gustave has seen its highest popularity in 1915 when 152 babies were given this name. Today, it's still considered a classic, slowly gaining traction again. The average age of those named Gustave is 96, indicating a strong presence among the elderly. Of the 1,278 living Gustaves, 86% are over 60, showing how this name has remained a staple among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gustave's French roots
📄 About the Name Gustave
How Many People Have the Name Gustave?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,318 people in the United States currently share the name Gustave. That works out to roughly 1 in every 251,479 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gustave a Common or Rare Name?
Gustave 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gustave in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gustave Most Popular?
The name Gustave reached peak popularity in 1915, with 152 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Gustave?
Approximately 1,318 people named Gustave live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,318. That works out to roughly 1 in 251,479 Americans.
Is Gustave a rare name?
Gustave is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 251,479 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gustave mean?
The meaning and origin of Gustave are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gustave more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gustave are male and 0% are female.
When was Gustave most popular?
Gustave peaked in 1915 with 152 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.