Guss Boy
Origin(s)
German; English
Meaning
German: noble; English: short form of Augustus
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Guss is derived from the Germanic name Gustav, which means 'staff of the Goths.' It is also considered a diminutive of Augustus, a name of Latin origin meaning 'great' or 'venerable.' Guss has been used in various cultures, particularly in German-speaking regions. The name has a historical connection to nobility and leadership.
Trend Summary
The name Guss has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Gus, Gustav, Gustavo, Gusman, Gusset, Gustine, Gustaf, Gustie
Variants
- Gus
International Variants
- Gustav (Swedish)
- Gustavo (Spanish)
- Gustavus (Latin)
Famous people named Guss
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Fictional characters named Guss
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Guss was first seen in the United States in 1880. Guss has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. There is not enough recent data to evaluate a 5-year trend.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Guss (1936)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 22 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 18 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 15 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 14 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 37 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 31 |
| 1920 | 39 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 35 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 23 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |