Gust
Gust is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Staff of the Gauts, or a sudden rush of wind.
Origin and history
Gust is a male name derived either as a short form of Gustav or directly from the English noun referring to a sudden blast of wind. It was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, often among families of Scandinavian or German heritage. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,871 babies in the United States have been named Gust since 1880. It ranks #2965 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (43.8 %)
- PA (20.5 %)
- OH (13.6 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
- MN (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 218 |
| 1890-1900 | 188 |
| 1900-1910 | 108 |
| 1910-1920 | 292 |
| 1920-1930 | 446 |
| 1930-1940 | 242 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 124 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gust
- Gust Avrakotos: Intelligence Officer
Fun facts
- Historically, Gust was often used as a familiar short form for Gustav or Gustaf among Scandinavian immigrants to the U.S.
- It shares its spelling and sound directly with the English word 'gust', describing a strong blast of wind.