Gust Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGuhst / /ɡʌst/German; Scandinavian
Meaning
German: staff; Scandinavian: gust of wind
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gust has roots in both German and Scandinavian cultures. In German, it is often associated with strength and support, reflecting the meaning of 'staff.' In Scandinavian contexts, it relates to natural elements, particularly wind. The name has been used historically in various forms across Europe.
Trend Summary
The name Gust has seen limited popularity in the U.S., with occasional usage but no significant trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gus
International Variants
- Gustav (Swedish)
- Gustavo (Spanish)
- Gusta (Italian)
Famous people named Gust
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Fictional characters named Gust
Gust is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy,' known for his role in various storylines.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gust was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gust has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Gust has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gust (1965)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 23 |
| 1881 | 22 |
| 1882 | 25 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 20 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1886 | 24 |
| 1887 | 25 |
| 1888 | 25 |
| 1889 | 27 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1891 | 16 |
| 1892 | 31 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 20 |
| 1895 | 20 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 16 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1901 | 15 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 37 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 37 |
| 1919 | 56 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1921 | 42 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 59 |
| 1924 | 41 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1926 | 44 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1928 | 48 |
| 1929 | 40 |
| 1930 | 46 |
| 1931 | 38 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1934 | 27 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |