Gussie
Gussie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Venerable, exalted, or majestic.
Origin and history
Gussie originated as a diminutive for names like Augustus, August, or Gustav. Derived from Latin roots, it carries the meaning of magnificent or venerable. Though historically given to both boys and girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has become very rare in modern American usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,098 babies in the United States have been named Gussie since 1880. It ranks #3591 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (54.5 %)
- TX (20.3 %)
- LA (19.8 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 22 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 70 |
| 1910-1920 | 230 |
| 1920-1930 | 294 |
| 1930-1940 | 179 |
| 1940-1950 | 140 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gussie
- Gussie Busch: Executive, Sports Team Owner
Fun facts
- Gussie originally gained popularity as a pet name for longer classical names like Augustus and Gustav.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States around the late 1800s and early 1900s.