Eustace Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eustace originates from the Greek name Eustachios, which means 'fruitful' or 'productive'. It evolved through Latin and Old French before becoming established in English. The name is often linked to historical and literary contexts, with a vintage appeal today. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Eustace is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eustace has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Eustace' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1906th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2597th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3597th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6193rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9184th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Eustace' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eustace"
Pronunciation
/ˈjuːstəs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Eustace is derived from the Greek name Eustachios, which comes from the roots 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'stachys' meaning 'ear of grain' or 'fruitful'.
Meaning
fruitful, productive
Language Evolution
Eustachios (Greek), Eustachius (Latin), Eustace (Old French)
Historical Usage
Eustace gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly due to the legend of Saint Eustace, a Christian martyr whose story became well-known in the 12th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Eustachius, Eustachio, Eustachy, Eustis
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Eustace is considered an archaic or vintage name, often associated with characters in literature and historical contexts rather than contemporary usage.
Famous People
Eustace of Boulogne, a 12th-century French nobleman, Eustace the Monk, a notorious pirate and mercenary in the 13th century, Eustace (Eddie) E. H. S. B. D. E. S. C. P. D. W. D. H. E. D. E. W. C. E. H. C. A. H. A. B. B. A. H. H. E. K. A. C. C. E. K. D. A. E. B. S. C. E. D. C. E. H. C. C. B. H. H. D. S. D. H. H. D. E. C. H. K. H. D. E. B. K. E. H. D. E. H. H. C. P. D. K. P. D. H. E. D. E. H. D. C. D. E. W. D. H. C. D. E. D. D. K. C. E. H. H. D. E. H. H. D. C. H. C. D. H. H. A. E. C. C. D. E. H. B. B. H. C. E. K. C. D. E. D. C. E. W. C. H. H. C. H. H. E. H. D. K. B. K. C. C. E. D. E. E. H. C. D. K. B. H. D. H. E. C. C. E. E. D. H. H. C. K. D. C. E. D. E. H. D. E. K. E. C. E. D. K. B. H. C. D. C. D. E. C. H. C. H. D. C. E. H. D. H. H. D. H. E. D. H. H. K. H. D. C. K. A. D. E. D. C. H. K. E. H. H. H. C. D. K. C. E. C. E. H. C. B. D. H. H. C. E. C. H. D. E. K. H. H. H. D. H. H. E. C. K. K. D. D. C. D. C. B. D. E. H. E. H. H. C. E. C. D. C. H. H. E. C. D. E. C. H. H. C.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eustace"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eustace"
"Eustace" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1906th of 7545 | 272 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2597th of 6773 | 159 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3597th of 7552 | 94 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6193rd of 10718 | 39 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9184th of 16616 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20994th of 24088 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10526th of 23106 | 67 |
Regional Popularity of "Eustace" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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62.85% 978th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eustace" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eustace"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eustace" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.