Guss
Guss is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Majestic, venerable, or staff of the gods.
Origin and history
Guss is a traditional masculine name, often originating as a variant or short form of Augustus, Gustav, or Angus. While historically used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has become extremely rare in contemporary birth records. It carries a classic, vintage charm associated with historic diminutive names.
Popularity in the United States
1,136 babies in the United States have been named Guss since 1880. It ranks #3556 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (39.1 %)
- GA (27.3 %)
- TX (20 %)
- AR (4.5 %)
- LA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 113 |
| 1900-1910 | 118 |
| 1910-1920 | 234 |
| 1920-1930 | 275 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 81 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Guss
- Guss Cobb: baseball player
Fun facts
- Guss served as a late 19th-century spelling variant of the more common nickname Gus.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage around the turn of the 20th century before declining significantly.