Gustavo
Gustavo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Staff of the Geats or staff of the gods.
Origin and history
Gustavo is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of the Swedish name Gustaf or Gustav. It is derived from Old Norse elements traditionally interpreted as meaning 'staff of the Geats' or 'royal staff'. In the United States, Gustavo has maintained steady usage as a classic name within Hispanic-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
40,357 babies in the United States have been named Gustavo since 1880. It ranks #570 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #613.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40 %)
- TX (24.3 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 129 |
| 1920-1930 | 317 |
| 1930-1940 | 366 |
| 1940-1950 | 444 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,082 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,897 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,004 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,851 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,982 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,022 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,659 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,604 |
Famous people named Gustavo
- Gustavo Dudamel: Conductor, Musician
- Gustavo Cerati: Musician, Singer
- Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: Poet, Writer
Nicknames
Gus, Tavo, Tavito
Fun facts
- The original Nordic form Gustav was borne by six kings of Sweden.
- Gustavo evolved as the Romance-language translation of the Germanic and Scandinavian name.