Gustave
From French Gustave. French form of Swedish royal name Gustav; see Gustav for more.
Every Gustave since 1880 — 5,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gustave
Gustave is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,858 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,430 American babies have been named Gustave. Its peak came in 1915, when 152 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 Gustave stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gustave year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,292 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,602 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,244 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,420 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,839 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,481 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,020 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,684 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,426 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,161 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,330 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,332 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,213 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,431 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,247 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,556 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,343 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,663 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,378 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,801 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,878 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,164 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,534 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,453 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,242 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,244 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,437 |
| 1965 | 20 | #1,788 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,565 |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,323 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,193 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,334 |
| 1940 | 46 | #943 |
| 1935 | 49 | #908 |
| 1930 | 71 | #758 |
| 1925 | 97 | #646 |
| 1920 | 144 | #504 |
| 1915 | 152 | #441 |
| 1910 | 33 | #485 |
| 1905 | 24 | #455 |
| 1900 | 30 | #417 |
| 1895 | 49 | #257 |
| 1890 | 37 | #286 |
| 1885 | 55 | #219 |
| 1880 | 49 | #238 |
Famous people named Gustave
- Gustave Flaubert Writer · 1821–1880
- Gustave Eiffel Engineer · 1832–1923
- Gustave Courbet Painter · 1819–1877
- Gustave Doré Painter · 1832–1883
- Gustave Le Bon Psychologist · 1841–1931
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gustave mean?
From French Gustave. French form of Swedish royal name Gustav; see Gustav for more.
How popular is the name Gustave in 2025?
Gustave ranked #7,858 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gustave?
5,430 babies have been named Gustave in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gustave most popular?
Gustave peaked in 1915, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Gustave a boy or girl name?
Gustave is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gustave rising or falling?
Gustave is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gustave?
Well-known people named Gustave include Gustave Flaubert (writer), Gustave Eiffel (engineer), Gustave Courbet (painter).