Gus Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGus / ɡʌsLatin; Germanic
Meaning
Latin: great; Germanic: staff, protection
Historical & Cultural Background
Gus is often considered a diminutive of Augustus or Angus. The name Augustus has roots in ancient Rome, where it was associated with grandeur and majesty. Angus is of Scottish origin, linked to the Gaelic name Aonghas. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of historical significance and modern appeal.
Trend Summary
Gus has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards vintage names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gus
- Gusie
International Variants
- Gustav (Swedish)
- Gustavo (Spanish)
- August (German)
Famous people named Gus
Gus Van Sant is an American filmmaker known for his work in independent cinema.
Gus Malzahn is an American football coach recognized for his tenure in college football.
Gus Johnson is an American sports commentator known for his energetic broadcasting style.
Gus Dudgeon was a British record producer famous for his work with Elton John.
Fictional characters named Gus
Gus is a character in the animated film 'Cinderella' who is a friendly mouse.
Gus Fring is a character in the television series 'Breaking Bad' known for being a drug lord.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gus has ranked as high as #588 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gus (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
WI | 12 | |
TX | 12 | |
MN | 12 | |
CA | 8 | |
IN | 8 | |
OH | 7 | |
PA | 7 | |
UT | 7 | |
NE | 6 | |
NY | 6 | |
MA | 6 | |
MO | 5 | |
IL | 5 | |
WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 99 |
1881 | 94 |
1882 | 120 |
1883 | 81 |
1884 | 117 |
1885 | 87 |
1886 | 102 |
1887 | 82 |
1888 | 133 |
1889 | 114 |
1890 | 109 |
1891 | 85 |
1892 | 117 |
1893 | 93 |
1894 | 76 |
1895 | 72 |
1896 | 95 |
1897 | 89 |
1898 | 78 |
1899 | 71 |
1900 | 120 |
1901 | 70 |
1902 | 85 |
1903 | 71 |
1904 | 75 |
1905 | 76 |
1906 | 85 |
1907 | 96 |
1908 | 80 |
1909 | 104 |
1910 | 106 |
1911 | 100 |
1912 | 163 |
1913 | 198 |
1914 | 223 |
1915 | 287 |
1916 | 288 |
1917 | 291 |
1918 | 309 |
1919 | 323 |
1920 | 312 |
1921 | 327 |
1922 | 303 |
1923 | 277 |
1924 | 298 |
1925 | 324 |
1926 | 294 |
1927 | 285 |
1928 | 262 |
1929 | 257 |
1930 | 263 |
1931 | 239 |
1932 | 224 |
1933 | 206 |
1934 | 199 |
1935 | 197 |
1936 | 180 |
1937 | 144 |
1938 | 168 |
1939 | 170 |
1940 | 152 |
1941 | 148 |
1942 | 168 |
1943 | 163 |
1944 | 150 |
1945 | 161 |
1946 | 161 |
1947 | 195 |
1948 | 180 |
1949 | 145 |
1950 | 164 |
1951 | 150 |
1952 | 175 |
1953 | 176 |
1954 | 197 |
1955 | 168 |
1956 | 166 |
1957 | 178 |
1958 | 199 |
1959 | 175 |
1960 | 196 |
1961 | 183 |
1962 | 173 |
1963 | 151 |
1964 | 141 |
1965 | 144 |
1966 | 134 |
1967 | 117 |
1968 | 93 |
1969 | 90 |
1970 | 86 |
1971 | 126 |
1972 | 96 |
1973 | 97 |
1974 | 85 |
1975 | 98 |
1976 | 83 |
1977 | 69 |
1978 | 76 |
1979 | 57 |
1980 | 65 |
1981 | 60 |
1982 | 52 |
1983 | 51 |
1984 | 45 |
1985 | 46 |
1986 | 57 |
1987 | 42 |
1988 | 44 |
1989 | 38 |
1990 | 44 |
1991 | 50 |
1992 | 50 |
1993 | 45 |
1994 | 41 |
1995 | 42 |
1996 | 29 |
1997 | 45 |
1998 | 47 |
1999 | 49 |
2000 | 42 |
2001 | 66 |
2002 | 62 |
2003 | 60 |
2004 | 84 |
2005 | 96 |
2006 | 108 |
2007 | 115 |
2008 | 124 |
2009 | 126 |
2010 | 133 |
2011 | 117 |
2012 | 122 |
2013 | 143 |
2014 | 155 |
2015 | 163 |
2016 | 204 |
2017 | 181 |
2018 | 207 |
2019 | 195 |
2020 | 164 |
2021 | 167 |
2022 | 195 |
2023 | 176 |
2024 | 166 |