Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Gustaf

Name: Popularity of the name Gustaf in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gustaf, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,396 (1917)

Total Babies

747

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

2023

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1396

Peak Rank

747

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gustaf

Gustaf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 25 Gustafs were born — ranking #1,396 that year. As of 2026, Gustaf ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 747 Gustafs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gustaf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gustaf is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gustav
Castoff
Gusto
Gusty
Gusta
Ghosty
Goosed
Gustave
Goost
Gasto
Gusti
Gosta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gustaf

What does the name Gustaf mean?

Gustaf is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gustaf in 2026?

In 2026, Gustaf ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gustaf most popular?

Gustaf reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,396 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gustaf most popular?

Gustaf has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gustaf.

Is Gustaf a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gustaf is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gustaf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gustaf include Mont, Rube, Burgess. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gustaf

Gustaf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 747 births in the dataset. Gustaf's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,396. Use the chart and map above to compare Gustaf's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.