Gustabo
A Hispanic/Spanish name meaning "staff of the war god".
Name Census estimates that about 381 living Americans carry the first name Gustabo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gustabo today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gustabo births was 2000 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gustabo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
381
~ 1 in 899,618 Americans
Peak year
2000
21 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,282
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Gustabo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gustabo from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 130 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gustabo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gustabo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gustabos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gustabo
The given name Gustabo is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots traced back to the Roman Empire period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "gustare," which means "to taste" or "to savor." The name may have been bestowed upon individuals associated with the culinary arts or those who possessed a refined palate.
In ancient Roman texts, there are references to individuals bearing names similar to Gustabo, such as Gustabius and Gustabinus. However, these variations may have been used as cognomens (surnames) rather than given names during that era.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gustabo itself can be found in medieval European records, particularly in regions with strong Latin influences, such as Italy and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Gustabo di Firenze (1250-1320), an Italian painter and architect known for his contributions to the Gothic style of architecture in Florence.
During the Renaissance, the name Gustabo gained popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of Europe. Gustabo Marcelli (1455-1521), an Italian humanist and scholar, was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin.
In the 17th century, Gustabo Sanchez (1605-1678), a Spanish composer and musician, made significant contributions to the development of baroque music in Spain. His compositions for the guitar were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.
The 18th century saw the rise of Gustabo Montecchi (1720-1795), an Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in his native city of Bologna.
In the 19th century, Gustabo Laroche (1815-1892), a French explorer and naturalist, gained recognition for his expeditions to South America, where he documented numerous plant and animal species previously unknown to Western science.
While the name Gustabo has not been as widely used in recent times, its origins and historical significance in various fields, including art, architecture, music, and exploration, serve as a testament to its enduring legacy and the diverse individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.
People
Gustabo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gustabo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gustabo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gustabo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 381 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gustabo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 899,618 US residents.
Is Gustabo a common name?
We classify Gustabo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 397 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gustabo most popular?
The single biggest year for Gustabo was 2000, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gustabo is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gustabo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gustabo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.