Gustave
Gustave is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Staff of the Geats or royal staff.
Origin and history
Gustave is the French form of the Germanic name Gustav, derived from roots thought to mean 'staff of the Geats' or 'royal staff'. Historically prominent in France and Scandinavia, it enjoyed classic usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S. While less common today, it remains a recognized vintage traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,430 babies in the United States have been named Gustave since 1880. It ranks #1654 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.8 %)
- PA (13.8 %)
- NJ (11.8 %)
- LA (8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 472 |
| 1890-1900 | 424 |
| 1900-1910 | 308 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,091 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,058 |
| 1930-1940 | 524 |
| 1940-1950 | 344 |
| 1950-1960 | 310 |
| 1960-1970 | 200 |
| 1970-1980 | 152 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Gustave
- Gustave Flaubert: Novelist, Writer
- Gustave Eiffel: Civil Engineer, Architect
- Gustave Courbet: Painter
Nicknames
Gus
Fun facts
- The name was borne by major 19th-century French figures, including novelist Gustave Flaubert and engineer Gustave Eiffel.
- It shares its origin with the Swedish royal name Gustav, which has been borne by several Swedish monarchs.