Gustave Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGUS-tahv / ɡys.tavFrench; German
Meaning
French: staff of the Goths; German: royal staff
Historical & Cultural Background
Gustave is a name of French origin that has been popular in various European countries. It is derived from the Old Norse elements 'gautr' meaning 'Goth' and 'stafr' meaning 'staff'. The name has been borne by several notable historical figures, particularly in France and Sweden. It has also been associated with various cultural and artistic movements throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Gustave has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gustav
- Gustave
International Variants
- Gustav (German)
- Gustavo (Spanish)
- Gustavus (Latin)
Famous people named Gustave
Gustave Eiffel was a French civil engineer and architect best known for designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist recognized for his influential work 'Madame Bovary'.
Gustave Courbet was a French painter known for his role in the Realism movement.
Gustave Moreau was a French Symbolist painter celebrated for his mythological and literary themes.
Fictional characters named Gustave
Gustave is a character in the animated film 'The Aristocats', serving as a supporting character.
Gustave is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Unity', involved in the storyline set during the French Revolution.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gustave was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gustave has ranked as high as #682 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Gustave has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gustave (2002)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 49 |
1881 | 39 |
1882 | 57 |
1883 | 49 |
1884 | 58 |
1885 | 55 |
1886 | 38 |
1887 | 47 |
1888 | 52 |
1889 | 28 |
1890 | 37 |
1891 | 47 |
1892 | 57 |
1893 | 45 |
1894 | 44 |
1895 | 49 |
1896 | 39 |
1897 | 35 |
1898 | 41 |
1899 | 30 |
1900 | 30 |
1901 | 38 |
1902 | 33 |
1903 | 38 |
1904 | 42 |
1905 | 24 |
1906 | 17 |
1907 | 27 |
1908 | 29 |
1909 | 30 |
1910 | 33 |
1911 | 42 |
1912 | 86 |
1913 | 95 |
1914 | 121 |
1915 | 152 |
1916 | 132 |
1917 | 152 |
1918 | 147 |
1919 | 131 |
1920 | 144 |
1921 | 124 |
1922 | 115 |
1923 | 114 |
1924 | 95 |
1925 | 97 |
1926 | 95 |
1927 | 92 |
1928 | 94 |
1929 | 88 |
1930 | 71 |
1931 | 76 |
1932 | 61 |
1933 | 41 |
1934 | 48 |
1935 | 49 |
1936 | 46 |
1937 | 49 |
1938 | 40 |
1939 | 43 |
1940 | 46 |
1941 | 29 |
1942 | 35 |
1943 | 36 |
1944 | 23 |
1945 | 25 |
1946 | 41 |
1947 | 38 |
1948 | 38 |
1949 | 33 |
1950 | 37 |
1951 | 34 |
1952 | 30 |
1953 | 34 |
1954 | 29 |
1955 | 33 |
1956 | 28 |
1957 | 24 |
1958 | 32 |
1959 | 29 |
1960 | 27 |
1961 | 21 |
1962 | 24 |
1963 | 21 |
1964 | 17 |
1965 | 20 |
1966 | 28 |
1967 | 18 |
1968 | 14 |
1969 | 10 |
1970 | 15 |
1971 | 17 |
1972 | 8 |
1973 | 13 |
1974 | 14 |
1975 | 20 |
1976 | 16 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 11 |
1979 | 15 |
1980 | 23 |
1981 | 10 |
1982 | 21 |
1983 | 11 |
1984 | 9 |
1985 | 21 |
1986 | 10 |
1987 | 12 |
1988 | 10 |
1989 | 13 |
1990 | 9 |
1991 | 18 |
1992 | 11 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 6 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 17 |
1998 | 11 |
1999 | 8 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 8 |
2002 | 18 |
2003 | 13 |
2004 | 15 |
2005 | 8 |
2006 | 9 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 12 |
2009 | 14 |
2010 | 17 |
2011 | 6 |
2012 | 8 |
2013 | 8 |
2014 | 13 |
2015 | 10 |
2016 | 7 |
2017 | 18 |
2018 | 13 |
2019 | 10 |
2020 | 13 |
2021 | 6 |
2022 | 13 |
2024 | 14 |