Find out how popular the first name Gustin has been for the last 39 years (from 1975 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gustin by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Gustin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gustin.

The history of the first name Gustin

The given name Gustin has its origins in the Germanic languages and can be traced back to the Old Norse and Old Swedish words "gusti" and "gustr," which mean "wind" or "blast." The name likely emerged during the Viking era, around the 8th to 11th centuries, and was initially used in Scandinavia.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Gustin is found in the Old Icelandic sagas, which are literary works that preserve the oral traditions and histories of the Norse people. The name appears in the Saga of the Jomsvikings, a legendary saga from the late 10th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a Viking warrior.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gustin. One such person was Gustin of Chartres (c. 1060 - c. 1135), a French Benedictine monk and scholar who was known for his translations of Arabic mathematical works into Latin. His contributions helped to introduce Arabic numerals and algebraic concepts to Europe during the medieval period.

Another historical figure with the name Gustin was Gustin Kringelbach (1546 - 1628), a Danish astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with making significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, Gustin Adolphus Hirschfeld (1737 - 1807) was a prominent Swedish artist and writer. He was known for his landscape paintings and his writings on art theory and aesthetics.

During the 19th century, Gustin Franzen (1811 - 1888) was a Swedish novelist and poet. His works often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class in Sweden.

In the 20th century, Gustin Berggren (1905 - 1992) was a Swedish mathematician and logician. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and is particularly known for his work on the foundations of set theory.

It is worth noting that while the name Gustin has its roots in the Germanic languages, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Data source

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