Gustavo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gustavo is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Gustaf'. It means 'staff of the Goths' and has evolved through various forms over time. The name is often associated with strong leadership traits and has no biblical relevance. Historically, it gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a well-regarded name today.
The name Gustavo is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gustavo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gustavo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1532nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1122nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 685th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 487th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 344th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 320th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 581st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12111th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Gustavo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gustavo"
Pronunciation
/ɡusˈtɑːvoʊ/
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese
Etymology
The name Gustavo is derived from the Old Norse name 'Gustaf', which is composed of the elements 'gaut' meaning 'Goth' and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support'.
Meaning
staff of the Goths
Language Evolution
Gustaf (Old Norse), Gustavus (Latin), Gustavo (Spanish/Portuguese)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Scandinavia and later spread to other countries, particularly in Spain and Portugal, during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Gustaf, Gustav, Gus
Modern Popularity & Image
Gustavo is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with leadership and cultural richness, particularly in Latin communities.
Famous People
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor), Gustavo Fring (fictional character from 'Breaking Bad'), Gustavo Santaolalla (musician and composer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gustavo"
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 "Gustavo"
"Gustavo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1532nd of 7545 | 374 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1122nd of 6773 | 663 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 685th of 7552 | 2,194 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 487th of 10718 | 4,398 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 344th of 16616 | 10,694 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 320th of 24088 | 15,785 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 581st of 23106 | 5,796 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12006th of 19264 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12111th of 27321 | 66 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Gustavo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
34.66% 820th/2366 |
45.53% 520th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
31.07% 731st/2353 |
32.19% 498th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.07% 937th/2227 |
31.69% 770th/2430 |
20.22% 577th/2853 |
15.93% 442nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.45% 718th/2937 |
15.65% 545th/3483 |
14.81% 521st/3518 |
7.44% 301st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.04% 591st/3685 |
11.55% 517th/4475 |
8.30% 431st/5194 |
3.15% 199th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.67% 489th/4582 |
8.93% 461st/5164 |
4.62% 338th/7313 |
2.88% 215th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.05% 958th/3984 |
18.74% 841st/4487 |
8.14% 555th/6822 |
6.63% 416th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gustavo" 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) |
- | - | - |
63.21% 3993rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gustavo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gustavo" 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.