Gaston Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgas-TAWN / ɡæsˈtɒnFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: from the fortress; Latin: Gaston is derived from 'Gastoninus', meaning 'from Gascony'
Historical & Cultural Background
Gaston is a name of French origin that has been used since the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name 'Gastoninus', which is linked to the region of Gascony in southwestern France. The name has been borne by various historical figures, particularly in French nobility. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used in literature and popular culture.
Trend Summary
Gaston has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gaston
- Gasta
International Variants
- Gaston (Spanish)
- Gaston (French)
Famous people named Gaston
Gaston Bachelard was a French philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of science and poetics.
Gaston de Foix was a French nobleman and military leader during the Italian Wars.
Gaston Lagaffe is a fictional character in a popular Belgian comic series created by André Franquin.
Gaston Monnerville was a French politician who served as President of the French Senate.
Fictional characters named Gaston
Gaston is a character in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast', known for his arrogance and pursuit of Belle.
Gaston is a character in the comic series 'Gaston Lagaffe', known for his humorous misadventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gaston was first seen in the United States in 1881. Gaston has ranked as high as #790 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, California, Louisiana, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Gaston has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gaston (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 17 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 24 |
| 1912 | 32 |
| 1913 | 33 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 50 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1917 | 51 |
| 1918 | 83 |
| 1919 | 57 |
| 1920 | 60 |
| 1921 | 69 |
| 1922 | 78 |
| 1923 | 59 |
| 1924 | 69 |
| 1925 | 52 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1927 | 62 |
| 1928 | 60 |
| 1929 | 62 |
| 1930 | 46 |
| 1931 | 54 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1935 | 46 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1942 | 27 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 36 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1947 | 46 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 26 |