Gustavia vs Gussie
Side-by-side comparison of Gustavia and Gussie — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gustavia | Gussie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 272 | 13,084 |
| Peak Year | 1919 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 15 | 391 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1902 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gustavia | Gussie |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 813 |
| 1890ss | — | 1,517 |
| 1900ss | 18 | 1,942 |
| 1910ss | 54 | 3,215 |
| 1920ss | 82 | 2,555 |
| 1930ss | 56 | 1,371 |
| 1940ss | 37 | 859 |
| 1950ss | 18 | 515 |
| 1960ss | 7 | 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, 1902–1963.