Declining since 2001, #625 for boys today.
Popularity of Gustavo since 1911
Babies named Gustavo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 129 |
| 1920s | 317 |
| 1930s | 366 |
| 1940s | 444 |
| 1950s | 1,082 |
| 1960s | 1,897 |
| 1970s | 3,004 |
| 1980s | 4,851 |
| 1990s | 8,982 |
| 2000s | 11,022 |
| 2010s | 5,659 |
| 2020s | 2,604 |
Meaning & origin
Gustavo is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Gustav, a royal Swedish name first recorded in the U.S. in 1911. It peaked in 2000 and has been gradually falling since 2001, ranking 625th in 2025. The name is especially common in New Mexico, Kansas, and Texas. At 1 in 3821 births, it remains a recognizable but not overly common choice, often preferred in Hispanic communities for its strong, classic sound.
Gustavo is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Gustav, from Old Swedish Götstaf, composed of göt (Goth) or gut (god) and staf (staff). It was a royal name in Sweden, borne by several kings including Gustav Vasa. The name spread through European nobility and became common in Latin American communities.
Where Gustavo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gustavo” around the world
Where Gustavo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gus, Tavo, Guty
Sibling names for Gustavo
Names that share Gustavo's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Gustavo
Names whose popularity has moved with Gustavo's over the last 50 years.
