Gussie
Gussie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Exalted, majestic, or venerable.
Origin and history
Gussie originated as a diminutive of names like Augusta or Augusta, which derive from the Latin title meaning exalted or venerable. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but has become exceedingly rare in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
13,084 babies in the United States have been named Gussie since 1880. It ranks #1399 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (22.3 %)
- AL (14.4 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- LA (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 813 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,517 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,942 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,215 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,555 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,371 |
| 1940-1950 | 859 |
| 1950-1960 | 515 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 8 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gussie
- Gussie Moran: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- Gussie was a fairly common given name in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- It originally developed as an affectionate short form for classical names like Augusta and Augustina.