How Many People Are Named Gustavia?

Complete statistics for the name Gustavia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gustavia
Very Rare
French

Gustavia, a very rare female name, is held by only 56 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 5,851,196 Americans. The majority of those named Gustavia are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~56
Living in US
1 in 5,851,196
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Place name
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Elegant Serene Classic
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Gustavia's number.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

683
Worldwide Bearers
#316,697
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
342
🇺🇸 United States
289
🇨🇴 Colombia
14
🇳🇦 Namibia
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇧🇯 Benin
2
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇫🇷 France
2
🇸🇻 El Salvador
1
🇬🇭 Ghana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
56 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
272
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 272 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gustavia Through the Generations

Gustavia has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1919 with 15 births. Today, there are 56 people named Gustavia living in the United States, with all but two being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by older generations and rarely seen among younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 75

✨ Similar Names to Gustavia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gustavia's French roots

📄 About the Name Gustavia

How Many People Have the Name Gustavia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 56 people in the United States currently share the name Gustavia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,851,196 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gustavia a Common or Rare Name?

Gustavia 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 Gustavia Mean?

Gustavia means "Place name" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gustavia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Gustavia Most Popular?

The name Gustavia reached peak popularity in 1919, with 15 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 Gustavia?

Approximately 56 people named Gustavia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 272. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,851,196 Americans.

Is Gustavia a rare name?

Gustavia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,851,196 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gustavia mean?

Gustavia means "Place name" and comes from French origins.

Is Gustavia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gustavia are male and 100% are female.

When was Gustavia most popular?

Gustavia peaked in 1919 with 15 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US56
All-Time Births272
1 in X1 in 5,851,196
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1919
World Rank#316,697
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.