Gustave Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gustave is a name with Old French origins, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'staff of the gods' or 'royal staff'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Gundstaf and Gustaf. The name gained popularity in 19th century France and is perceived as elegant today. It has notable biblical relevance and is associated with several famous individuals.
The name Gustave is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Gustave 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, 'Gustave' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 511th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 916th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1418th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2355th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4003rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6231st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7476th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gustave' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gustave"
Pronunciation
/ɡys.tav/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Gustave is derived from the Germanic elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'staf' meaning 'staff' or 'support'. It was popularized in France during the 19th century.
Meaning
staff of the gods, royal staff
Language Evolution
Gundstaf (Old German), Gustaf (Old Swedish), Gustave (Old French)
Historical Usage
Gustave gained popularity in France during the 19th century, particularly associated with French royalty and nobility, and has since spread to various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Gustav, Gustavo, Gus
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gustave is seen as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with elegance and culture.
Famous People
Gustave Eiffel - French civil engineer and architect known for the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Flaubert - Renowned French novelist, Gustave Courbet - Influential French painter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gustave"
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 "Gustave"
"Gustave" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 511th of 7545 | 2,245 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 916th of 6773 | 900 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1418th of 7552 | 570 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2355th of 10718 | 265 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4003rd of 16616 | 201 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6231st of 24088 | 188 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7476th of 23106 | 125 |
Regional Popularity of "Gustave" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.83% 479th/1416 |
20.23% 279th/1379 |
44.42% 1051st/2366 |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.65% 783rd/1546 |
27.31% 425th/1556 |
71.10% 1673rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
32.72% 795th/2430 |
55.84% 1593rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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48.21% 1679th/3483 |
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60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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71.90% 3713th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Gustave" 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) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Gustave"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gustave" 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.