Holding steady.
Popularity of Gussie since 1880
Babies named Gussie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gussie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 813 | 22 |
| 1890s | 1,517 | 41 |
| 1900s | 1,942 | 70 |
| 1910s | 3,215 | 230 |
| 1920s | 2,555 | 294 |
| 1930s | 1,371 | 179 |
| 1940s | 859 | 140 |
| 1950s | 515 | 94 |
| 1960s | 204 | 18 |
| 1970s | 56 | 10 |
| 1980s | 29 | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gussie is a vintage diminutive that reached its peak popularity in 1900, when it was given to a significant number of baby girls. It has since fallen out of regular use, remaining stable in obscurity. The name's peak year was 1900, reflecting the era's fondness for Gus- nicknames. Its status as a girl's name is well established, though rare masculine usage existed.
Gussie is a pet form of Augusta, the feminine form of Augustus, a Latin name meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often given as a nickname for Augusta or names like Gustava. Its usage declined after the 1930s.
Where Gussie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gus
Variants: Gussie
Sibling names for Gussie
Names that share Gussie's style, for a brother or sister.
