Gaston Boy

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: gas-TAWN /ɡæsˈtɒn/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: from the fortress; Latin: Gaston is derived from 'Gastoninus', meaning 'from Gascony'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gaston originates from the Old French word "gast" meaning "stranger" or "foreigner," which itself is derived from the Germanic root "gast," signifying a guest or visitor. This name was introduced into the English language through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, as many Old French names permeated English culture and society.

The name evolved through various forms, including "Gaston" in French, which became popular in regions influenced by French culture and language. Historically, the name Gaston has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in France.

One of the most significant was Gaston, Duke of Orléans, who lived in the 17th century and was a prominent member of the French royal family. His life and actions during the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France, contributed to the name's historical resonance.

Additionally, the name appears in literature, notably in works from the Renaissance period, where characters named Gaston often embody traits of nobility or chivalry. Culturally, Gaston has been associated with themes of hospitality and the welcoming of guests, reflecting its etymological roots.

In various literary and artistic representations, characters named Gaston are often depicted as gallant and honorable, reinforcing the name's positive connotations. The name has also been adapted into diminutive forms, such as "Gasty," which have appeared in regional dialects, although these are less commonly documented.

Overall, the name Gaston carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its linguistic origins and the notable figures who have borne it throughout history.

Famous people named Gaston

In this section, you will find notable people named Gaston. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gaston who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Gaston who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Gaston Bachelard is a philosopher best known for The Poetics of Space, The Dialectic of Duration, and The New Scientific Spirit.

Gaston Lagaffe is a comic book character best known for his humorous misadventures in the series created by André Franquin.

Gaston de Lévis is a historical figure best known for his role in the French military during the 18th century.

Fictional characters named Gaston

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Gaston is a fictional character from the animated film Beauty and the Beast. He is the arrogant and self-absorbed suitor of Belle who seeks to marry her at any cost.

Gaston is a fictional character from the musical Beauty and the Beast. He is portrayed as the main antagonist who embodies toxic masculinity and entitlement.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gaston, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GabinJulienLucienThibautBastienAntoine

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gaston. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GrégoireHugoJulienSebastienMatthieuRenaudBastienAlainLaurent

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gaston was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Gaston has ranked as high as #1449 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 up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Gaston is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gaston was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gaston.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 34 34
2024 26 26
2023 15 15
2022 27 27
2021 23 23
2020 19 19
2019 18 18
2018 9 9
2017 24 24
2016 30 30
2015 29 29
2014 16 16
2013 22 22
2012 25 25
2011 27 27
2010 15 15
2009 20 20
2008 25 25
2007 21 21
2006 26 26
2005 29 29
2004 31 31
2003 38 38
2002 27 27
2001 22 22
2000 25 25
1999 33 33
1998 29 29
1997 31 31
1996 31 31
1995 40 40
1994 30 30
1993 55 55
1992 42 42
1991 43 43
1990 63 63
1989 33 33
1988 38 38
1987 55 55
1986 36 36
1985 30 30
1984 24 24
1983 25 25
1982 16 16
1981 22 22
1980 17 17
1979 17 17
1978 21 21
1977 24 24
1976 24 24
1975 30 30
1974 25 25
1973 24 24
1972 29 29
1971 22 22
1970 20 20
1969 24 24
1968 27 27
1967 19 19
1966 15 15
1965 31 31
1964 17 17
1963 22 22
1962 23 23
1961 29 29
1960 25 25
1959 23 23
1958 22 22
1957 31 31
1956 24 24
1955 29 29
1954 30 30
1953 33 33
1952 22 22
1951 27 27
1950 23 23
1949 29 29
1948 39 39
1947 46 46
1946 27 27
1945 30 30
1944 36 36
1943 25 25
1942 27 27
1941 29 29
1940 34 34
1939 27 27
1938 27 27
1937 21 21
1936 40 40
1935 46 46
1934 42 42
1933 34 34
1932 35 35
1931 54 54
1930 46 46
1929 62 62
1928 60 60
1927 62 62
1926 49 49
1925 52 52
1924 69 69
1923 59 59
1922 78 78
1921 69 69
1920 60 60
1919 57 57
1918 83 83
1917 51 51
1916 49 49
1915 50 50
1914 32 32
1913 33 33
1912 32 32
1911 24 24
1910 23 23
1909 16 16
1908 9 9
1907 13 13
1906 12 12
1905 12 12
1904 14 14
1903 17 17
1902 9 9
1901 8 8
1900 16 16
1899 11 11
1898 8 8
1897 10 10
1896 10 10
1895 12 12
1894 7 7
1893 6 6
1892 8 8
1891 6 6
1888 7 7
1886 6 6
1885 8 8
1884 7 7
1883 7 7
1882 10 10
1881 8 8

Top States for Gaston (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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