Holding steady.
Popularity of Gust since 1880
Babies named Gust per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gust's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 218 |
| 1890s | 188 |
| 1900s | 108 |
| 1910s | 292 |
| 1920s | 446 |
| 1930s | 242 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 124 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gust is a name with Scandinavian roots, functioning primarily as a short form of Gustav, a name borne by Swedish royalty. In the United States, Gust saw its highest usage in the late 19th century. According to Social Security records, its peak year was 1892, when it reached a rank of 648. The name has remained consistently uncommon since then, with no recorded ranking in recent decades. It has not been used frequently enough to appear in the top states list. Despite its rarity, Gust retains a distinct, crisp sound that appeals to parents drawn to short, traditional Scandinavian names.
Gust is primarily a diminutive or short form of Gustav, a name of Scandinavian origin derived from Old Norse elements "gautr" (Geat, a member of a North Germanic tribe) and "stafr" (staff). Gustav has been a royal name in Sweden since the 16th century, borne by several kings. Gust emerged as an independent given name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it was used as a standalone name rather than a nickname.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gust
Names that share Gust's style, for a brother or sister.
