Gaston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gaston is an Old French name derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'guest' and 'settlement'. It evolved from the name Gastin and became popular in France during the Middle Ages. The name embodies traits of strength and boldness, and it has no biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include philosopher Gaston Bachelard and author Gaston Leroux.
The name Gaston is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Gaston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gaston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 840th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1104th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1492nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1900th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1932nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3580th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4607th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gaston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gaston"
Pronunciation
/ɡæsˈtɒn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Gaston is derived from the Old French name 'Gastin', which itself originates from the Germanic elements 'gast' meaning 'guest' or 'stranger' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
guest, stranger
Language Evolution
Gastin, Gaston
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has been used by various noble families, contributing to its status as a traditional French name.
Variants & Derivatives
Gasta, Gastonito
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Gaston is often associated with strength and boldness, partly due to its use in literature and media, such as the character Gaston from Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'.
Famous People
Gaston Bachelard, a French philosopher, Gaston Leroux, a French author known for 'The Phantom of the Opera', Gaston Noesselt, a French politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gaston"
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 "Gaston"
"Gaston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 840th of 7545 | 1,042 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1104th of 6773 | 675 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1492nd of 7552 | 521 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1900th of 10718 | 369 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1932nd of 16616 | 583 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3580th of 24088 | 424 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4607th of 23106 | 258 |
Regional Popularity of "Gaston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
68.09% 939th/1379 |
26.20% 620th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
38.42% 904th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
48.12% 1373rd/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
45.76% 1610th/3518 |
39.22% 1586th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
31.54% 1638th/5194 |
26.37% 1666th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
39.16% 2864th/7313 |
44.14% 3294th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
49.50% 3377th/6822 |
55.83% 3504th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gaston" 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 "Gaston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gaston" 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.