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Gustav

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Gustav was most popular in 1917, when 99 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,267 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,878, with 30 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,267 people named Gustav.

Most popular in1917
Rank that year#1,267
Births that year99
Total since 18804,267

Gustav over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Gustav’s peak in 1917. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org