Eustace
From the Old French form of Latin Eustathius, from Ancient Greek Εὐστάθιος (Eustáthios, “ancient name, also of Christian Saint”), from Ancient Greek εὐσταθής (eustathḗs…
Every Eustace since 1882 — 705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eustace
Eustace is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1882, 705 American babies have been named Eustace. Its peak came in 1921, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eustace stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eustace year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,212 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,255 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,511 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,376 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,194 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,001 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,101 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,003 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,968 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,889 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,460 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,749 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,858 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,341 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,439 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,111 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,114 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,293 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,344 |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,755 |
| 1920 | 17 | #1,986 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,358 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,471 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,380 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 7 | #791 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Eustace
- Eustace IV, Count of Boulogne Politician · 1130–1153
- Eustace II, Count of Boulogne Nobleman · 1015–1087
- Eustace III, Count of Boulogne Nobleman · 1060–1125
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eustace mean?
From the Old French form of Latin Eustathius, from Ancient Greek Εὐστάθιος (Eustáthios, “ancient name, also of Christian Saint”), from Ancient Greek εὐσταθής (eustathḗs, “steadfast, stable”).
How popular is the name Eustace in 2025?
Eustace did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Eustace?
705 babies have been named Eustace in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eustace most popular?
Eustace peaked in 1921, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Eustace a boy or girl name?
Eustace is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eustace rising or falling?
Eustace has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Eustace?
Well-known people named Eustace include Eustace IV, Count of Boulogne (politician), Eustace II, Count of Boulogne (nobleman), Eustace III, Count of Boulogne (nobleman).