NAME PROFILE
Gustav
Gustav is a name of Scandinavian origin meaning 'staff of the Goths' or 'royal staff.' It conveys a sense of strength, leadership, and nobility, often associated with individuals who are determined and have a strong sense of purpose.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,267 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 38%PA — 21%IL — 19%NJ — 13%MN — 9%
Notable People
Gustav Klimt (Painter, known for 'The Kiss') · Gustav Mahler (Composer, known for his symphonies) · Gustavus Adolphus (King of Sweden, military leader in the Thirty Years' War) · Gustav I of Sweden (King, founder of the Vasa dynasty) · Gustav Holst (Composer, known for 'The Planets')
Nicknames & Diminutives
Gus
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