Boy · #3,247 in 2026

Guster

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

Guster is an American alternative rock band formed in Somerville, Massachusetts. Founding members Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel began practice sessions while attending Tufts University and formed the band in 1991.

Current Rank

#3,247

Peak Rank

#3,247 (1929)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1929

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#3247

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Guster

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Guster

Guster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 7 Gusters were born — ranking #3,247 that year. As of 2026, Guster ranks #3,247 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Gusters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Guster

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

Gaster
Geister
Gastr
Custer
Kuster
Gutter
Gust
Gusty
Gusta
Kester
Kister
Quaestor

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guster

What does the name Guster mean?

How popular is Guster in 2026?

In 2026, Guster ranks #3,247 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Guster most popular?

Guster reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #3,247 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Guster a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Guster?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guster include Delphine, Curties, Flossie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Guster

Guster is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Guster's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #3,247. Use the chart and map above to compare Guster'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.