Gaston
Every Gaston since 1881 — 4,053 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaston
Gaston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,396 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 4,053 American babies have been named Gaston. Its peak came in 1918, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Gaston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,396 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,115 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,029 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,025 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,411 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,913 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,224 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,381 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,619 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,726 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,558 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,375 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,048 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,827 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,833 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,813 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,068 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,544 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,825 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,407 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,178 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,637 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,294 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,759 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,349 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,065 |
| 1990 | 63 | #1,413 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,933 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,763 |
| 1975 | 30 | #1,675 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,020 |
| 1965 | 31 | #1,391 |
| 1960 | 25 | #1,636 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,434 |
| 1950 | 23 | #1,559 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,210 |
| 1940 | 34 | #1,144 |
| 1935 | 46 | #933 |
| 1930 | 46 | #1,011 |
| 1925 | 52 | #937 |
| 1920 | 60 | #889 |
| 1915 | 50 | #870 |
| 1910 | 23 | #607 |
| 1905 | 12 | #720 |
| 1900 | 16 | #635 |
| 1895 | 12 | #618 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 8 | #728 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gaston
- Gaston Bachelard Philosopher · 1884–1962
- Gaston, Duke of Orléans Politician · 1608–1660
- Gaston Leroux Writer · 1868–1927
- Gaston Doumergue Politician · 1863–1937
- Gaston Maspero Historian · 1846–1916
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaston in 2025?
Gaston ranked #3,396 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaston?
4,053 babies have been named Gaston in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaston most popular?
Gaston peaked in 1918, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Gaston a boy or girl name?
Gaston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaston rising or falling?
Gaston is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gaston?
Well-known people named Gaston include Gaston Bachelard (philosopher), Gaston, Duke of Orléans (politician), Gaston Leroux (writer).