Gaston
Gaston is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Guest or host; derived from Germanic 'gast' meaning stranger or guest.
Origin and history
Gaston is a traditional French masculine name derived from an ancient Germanic root meaning guest or stranger. It has a long history in French-speaking territories and was borne by historical counts and nobles. In the United States, it has remained a distinctive and relatively rare name choice throughout the past century.
Popularity in the United States
4,053 babies in the United States have been named Gaston since 1880. It ranks #1979 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.8 %)
- NC (18.6 %)
- CA (17.5 %)
- LA (12.7 %)
- AL (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 53 |
| 1890-1900 | 78 |
| 1900-1910 | 126 |
| 1910-1920 | 434 |
| 1920-1930 | 620 |
| 1930-1940 | 372 |
| 1940-1950 | 322 |
| 1950-1960 | 264 |
| 1960-1970 | 232 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 296 |
| 1990-2000 | 397 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 215 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Famous people named Gaston
- Gaston Leroux: Author, Journalist
- Gaston Glock: Engineer, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Germanic word 'gast', which meant stranger or guest.
- French author Gaston Leroux famously wrote 'The Phantom of the Opera' in 1909.