Gus Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Gus is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gus has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 309th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 426th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 571st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 837th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1650th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1581st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1129th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Gus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gus"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Gus"

"Gus" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 309th of 7545 5,450
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 426th of 6773 3,451
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 571st of 7552 3,273
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 837th of 10718 1,516
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1650th of 16616 736
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1581st of 24088 1,396
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1129th of 23106 2,116
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5

Regional Popularity of "Gus" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
336th/336
100.00%
303rd/303
100.00%
286th/286
100.00%
341st/341
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
425th/425
100.00%
330th/330
100.00%
415th/415
100.00%
439th/439
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
549th/549
100.00%
500th/500
100.00%
578th/578
100.00%
555th/555
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
753rd/753
100.00%
760th/760
100.00%
878th/878
100.00%
871st/871
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1660th/1660
100.00%
1978th/1978
100.00%
1678th/1678
100.00%
1994th/1994
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
1221st/1221
100.00%
2002nd/2002
100.00%
2495th/2495
100.00%
1549th/1549
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
778th/778
100.00%
1277th/1277
100.00%
1731st/1731
100.00%
1116th/1116

Regional Popularity of "Gus" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Gus"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gus" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.