Gus
Male name · ↓ Falling
12,399
Total Births
1888
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gus
Gus is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1880s with significant usage. Approximately 12,399 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,172 births |
| 1890s | 2,010 births |
| 1900s | 1,894 births |
| 1910s | 1,606 births |
| 1920s | 1,415 births |
| 1930s | 902 births |
| 1940s | 675 births |
| 1950s | 704 births |
| 1960s | 560 births |
| 1970s | 290 births |
| 2010s | 171 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gus?
Gus has been given to 12,399 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1888 with 272 births that year.
Is Gus a boy or girl name?
Gus is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gus most popular?
Gus was most popular in 1888, when 272 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gus?
Gus first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).