Holding steady.
Popularity of Custer since 1904
Babies named Custer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Custer's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Custer is an English surname that has seen extremely rare use as a first name. It first appeared in 1904, according to Social Security data, but has not ranked in the top 1000 in any year. The name peaked in 1904, its first recorded year, and has since been given to a negligible number of babies. Its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. The name is overwhelmingly associated with General George Armstrong Custer, a controversial figure of the American West, which may deter parents. Despite its historic surname status, Custer has no top states of usage and remains a truly uncommon choice.
Custer is an English surname, likely a variant of Custer or Custard, occupational for a casket maker. It rose to prominence via General George Armstrong Custer, though the name itself has never been common as a first name. Its rarity and strong surname association have kept it from widespread use.
Sibling names for Custer
Names that share Custer's style, for a brother or sister.
