Gussie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gussie is a diminutive form of Augustus, which has roots in Latin meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'. It evolved from Augustus to Gus and finally to Gussie. The name reflects traits of grandeur and charm. There is no biblical relevance associated with Gussie, and it gained popularity in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Today, it is viewed as a friendly and warm name, with notable individuals such as Gussie Busch and Gussie Moran.
The name Gussie is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gussie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Gussie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1227th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1700th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2894th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 323rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 625th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1491st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5779th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16330th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Gussie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gussie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡʌsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Gussie is derived from the name Augustus, which means 'great' or 'magnificent'. The name Augustus itself comes from the Latin word 'augere', meaning 'to increase'.
Meaning
great, magnificent
Language Evolution
Augustus, Auguste, Gus, Gussie
Historical Usage
Gussie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries as a diminutive of Gus and Augustus.
Variants & Derivatives
Gus, Guss, Gussy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gussie is seen as a charming and somewhat old-fashioned name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Gussie Busch, Gussie Moran
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gussie"
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 "Gussie"
"Gussie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1227th of 7545 | 540 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1700th of 6773 | 324 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2894th of 7552 | 154 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 323rd of 9107 | 7,144 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 625th of 9204 | 2,284 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1491st of 12526 | 921 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5779th of 19264 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16330th of 27321 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Gussie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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39.56% 936th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
63.07% 1484th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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62.36% 1779th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Gussie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.27% 811th/1416 |
25.67% 354th/1379 |
10.19% 241st/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
59.64% 928th/1556 |
17.21% 405th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
31.44% 897th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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82.72% 2910th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Gussie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gussie" 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.