Gustavo
Every Gustavo since 1911 — 40,461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gustavo
Gustavo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #625 in 2025 with 447 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 40,461 American babies have been named Gustavo. Its peak came in 2000, when 1,295 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gustavo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gustavo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 447 | #625 |
| 2024 | — | — | 439 | #640 |
| 2023 | — | — | 434 | #635 |
| 2022 | — | — | 435 | #637 |
| 2021 | — | — | 417 | #655 |
| 2020 | — | — | 432 | #623 |
| 2019 | — | — | 457 | #600 |
| 2018 | — | — | 443 | #609 |
| 2017 | — | — | 487 | #557 |
| 2016 | — | — | 517 | #556 |
| 2015 | — | — | 545 | #526 |
| 2014 | — | — | 586 | #483 |
| 2013 | — | — | 609 | #461 |
| 2012 | — | — | 707 | #410 |
| 2011 | — | — | 624 | #438 |
| 2010 | — | — | 684 | #412 |
| 2009 | — | — | 838 | #364 |
| 2008 | — | — | 973 | #338 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,137 | #300 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,080 | #306 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,114 | #294 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,102 | #290 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,170 | #267 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,177 | #265 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,141 | #272 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,907 | 1,290 | #260 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,217 | 911 | #290 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,740 | 722 | #343 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,651 | 452 | #400 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,923 | 388 | #417 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,341 | 307 | #459 |
| 1970 | — | — | 271 | #493 |
| 1965 | — | — | 182 | #567 |
| 1960 | — | — | 140 | #662 |
| 1955 | — | — | 115 | #687 |
| 1950 | — | — | 70 | #816 |
| 1945 | — | — | 38 | #1,046 |
| 1940 | — | — | 39 | #1,037 |
| 1935 | — | — | 43 | #972 |
| 1930 | — | — | 41 | #1,088 |
| 1925 | — | — | 31 | #1,312 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,473 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,912 |
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Famous people named Gustavo
- Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer Writer · 1836–1870
- Gustavo Santaolalla Musician · b. 1951
- Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Politician · 1911–1979
- Gustavo Gutiérrez Philosopher · b. 1928
- Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Politician · 1900–1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gustavo in 2025?
Gustavo ranked #625 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 447 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gustavo?
40,461 babies have been named Gustavo in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gustavo most popular?
Gustavo peaked in 2000, when 1,295 newborns received the name.
Is Gustavo a boy or girl name?
Gustavo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gustavo rising or falling?
Gustavo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gustavo?
Well-known people named Gustavo include Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (writer), Gustavo Santaolalla (musician), Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (politician).