Gus
Boy name · #1329 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Gus? In official American birth records, Gus has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 145 baby boys were named Gus, placing it at #1329 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1152, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,414 boys born in 2025 was named Gus.
The 145-year story
Gus first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 99 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1921, when 327 boys were named Gus — good for #324 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Gus per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Gus against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Gus in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Gus is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Gus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Gus is most common
State-level data for Gus is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Gus
Statistically, parents drawn to Gus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Harris, Jules, Amos, Wiley, and Olin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | #1328 |
| 2024 | 167 | #1211 |
| 2023 | 176 | #1169 |
| 2022 | 196 | #1097 |
| 2021 | 167 | #1179 |
| 2020 | 164 | #1172 |
| 2019 | 195 | #1052 |
| 2018 | 207 | #998 |
| 2017 | 181 | #1081 |
| 2016 | 204 | #999 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1152 |
| 2014 | 155 | #1188 |
| 2013 | 143 | #1238 |
| 2012 | 122 | #1376 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1411 |
| 2010 | 133 | #1292 |
| 2009 | 126 | #1360 |
| 2008 | 124 | #1374 |
| 2007 | 115 | #1412 |
| 2006 | 108 | #1438 |
| 2005 | 96 | #1497 |
| 2004 | 84 | #1565 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1936 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1832 |
| 2001 | 66 | #1733 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Gus?
In official American birth records, the name Gus first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 99 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Gus a popular boy name?
Gus ranked #1329 among boys in 2025 with 145 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1152.
When was the name Gus most popular?
Gus peaked in 1921, when 327 American boys received the name (ranked #324 that year). Since 1921 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,414 newborn American boys was named Gus. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.