Gussie vs Gustava
Side-by-side comparison of Gussie and Gustava — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gussie | Gustava |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 13,084 | 385 |
| Peak Year | 1918 | 1923 |
| Peak Year Births | 391 | 20 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1880 | 1888 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gussie | Gustava |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 813 | 6 |
| 1890ss | 1,517 | 40 |
| 1900ss | 1,942 | 51 |
| 1910ss | 3,215 | 100 |
| 1920ss | 2,555 | 128 |
| 1930ss | 1,371 | 55 |
| 1940ss | 859 | 5 |
| 1950ss | 515 | — |
| 1960ss | 204 | — |
| 1970ss | 56 | — |
| 1980ss | 29 | — |
| 1990ss | 8 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1880–1991.