Gustavo
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
40,008 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2000 Peak Popularity Year
1,295 Peak Births

Gustavo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Gustavo is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Gustaf'. It means 'staff of the Goths' and has evolved through various forms over time. The name is often associated with strong leadership traits and has no biblical relevance. Historically, it gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a well-regarded name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gustavo"

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Pronunciation

/ɡusˈtɑːvoʊ/

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Origin

Spanish and Portuguese

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Etymology

The name Gustavo is derived from the Old Norse name 'Gustaf', which is composed of the elements 'gaut' meaning 'Goth' and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support'.

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Meaning

staff of the Goths

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Language Evolution

Gustaf (Old Norse), Gustavus (Latin), Gustavo (Spanish/Portuguese)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in Scandinavia and later spread to other countries, particularly in Spain and Portugal, during the Middle Ages.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gustaf, Gustav, Gus

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Modern Popularity & Image

Gustavo is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with leadership and cultural richness, particularly in Latin communities.

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Famous People

Gustavo Dudamel (conductor), Gustavo Fring (fictional character from 'Breaking Bad'), Gustavo Santaolalla (musician and composer)

📊 Gustavo Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Gustavo Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,295 peak births in 2000

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 38 US states, with strongest presence in California

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Gustavo" - Complete Guide (2 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gustavo"

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 "Gustavo"

"Gustavo" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1532nd of 7545 374
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1122nd of 6773 663
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 685th of 7552 2,194
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 487th of 10718 4,398
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 344th of 16616 10,694
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 320th of 24088 15,785
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 581st of 23106 5,796
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 12006th of 19264 28
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12111th of 27321 66
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 30690th of 35406 10

Regional Popularity of "Gustavo" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 34.66%
820th/2366
45.53%
520th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 31.07%
731st/2353
32.19%
498th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
42.07%
937th/2227
31.69%
770th/2430
20.22%
577th/2853
15.93%
442nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
24.45%
718th/2937
15.65%
545th/3483
14.81%
521st/3518
7.44%
301st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
16.04%
591st/3685
11.55%
517th/4475
8.30%
431st/5194
3.15%
199th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
10.67%
489th/4582
8.93%
461st/5164
4.62%
338th/7313
2.88%
215th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
24.05%
958th/3984
18.74%
841st/4487
8.14%
555th/6822
6.63%
416th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Gustavo" 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)
- - - 63.21%
3993rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Gustavo"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gustavo" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Gustavo" in the United States

The name Gustavo is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gustavo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gustavo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1532nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1122nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 685th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 487th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 344th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 320th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 581st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12111th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Gustavo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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