Gustavus Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGUS-tah-vus / /ˈɡʌstəvəs/Latin; Germanic
Meaning
Latin: 'staff of the Goths'; Germanic: 'royal staff'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gustavus has roots in both Latin and Germanic languages. It was popularized in the 17th century by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, known for his military leadership during the Thirty Years' War. The name has been used in various European countries, particularly in Scandinavia. It has also been associated with nobility and royalty.
Trend Summary
The name Gustavus has seen limited popularity in the United States, often overshadowed by its variant Gustav.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gustav
- Gustavus
International Variants
- Gustavo (Spanish)
- Gustav (German)
- Gustavus (Latin)
Famous people named Gustavus
Gustavus Adolphus was the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632 and is remembered for his military innovations.
Gustavus Swift was an American businessman known for founding the Swift meatpacking company in the 19th century.
Gustavus Vasa was a Swedish king who played a key role in the country's independence from Denmark in the 16th century.
Gustavus Franklin Swift was an American entrepreneur who revolutionized the meatpacking industry.
Fictional characters named Gustavus
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gustavus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gustavus has ranked as high as #1059 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gustavus has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gustavus
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |