Gustavo Boy

Popularity: #537 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationgoos-TAH-voh / ɡusˈtɑ.voʊ

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Staff of the Goths

Historical & Cultural Background

Gustavo is derived from the Old Norse name Gustaf, which means 'staff of the Goths.' It has been a popular name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, particularly in Sweden, where it has been borne by several kings. In Latin America, Gustavo is commonly used and has cultural resonance in various artistic fields.

Trend Summary

Gustavo has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but is not among the top trending names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gustav
  • Gus

International Variants

  • Gustave (French)
  • Gustavus (Latin)
  • Gustavo (Italian)

Famous people named Gustavo

Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor known for his work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Gustavo Fring is a fictional character from the television series 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul,' portrayed as a drug lord.

Gustavo Santaolalla is an Argentine musician and composer, recognized for his film scores and contributions to Latin music.

Gustavo Petro is a Colombian politician who served as the mayor of Bogotá and is known for his progressive policies.

Fictional characters named Gustavo

Gustavo 'Gus' Portokalos is a character from the film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' known for his humorous personality.

Gustavo 'Gus' McCrae is a character from the novel 'Lonesome Dove,' recognized for his adventurous spirit.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gustavo was first seen in the United States in 1911. Gustavo has ranked as high as #471 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Gustavo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gustavo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 100
26%
CA 73
19%
FL 31
8%
AZ 20
5%
IL 19
5%
GA 14
4%
NY 13
3%
IN 11
3%
NC 10
3%
WA 9
2%
MA 8
2%
PA 7
2%
LA 6
2%
AL 6
2%
MD 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19118
191312
191411
191515
191616
191720
191822
191925
192026
192128
192224
192330
192439
192531
192632
192735
192841
192931
193041
193137
193238
193338
193439
193543
193627
193735
193830
193938
194039
194140
194236
194333
194439
194538
194649
194757
194858
194955
195070
195186
195278
1953113
1954111
1955115
1956113
1957107
1958140
1959149
1960140
1961188
1962175
1963212
1964178
1965183
1966177
1967194
1968210
1969240
1970271
1971279
1972262
1973289
1974307
1975307
1976319
1977330
1978304
1979336
1980390
1981508
1982451
1983378
1984371
1985452
1986447
1987629
1988526
1989699
1990722
1991849
1992873
19931,010
1994969
1995912
1996898
1997918
1998896
1999935
20001,290
20011,140
20021,177
20031,170
20041,102
20051,114
20061,080
20071,137
2008973
2009838
2010684
2011624
2012707
2013609
2014586
2015545
2016517
2017487
2018443
2019457
2020432
2021416
2022434
2023433
2024437