Total births
705
Boys' name · since 1882
Eustace
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 705 babies named Eustace, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9915
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 1882
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other boys
705 babies have been named Eustace since 1882, making it today's #9915 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eustace has been recorded 705 times among boys since 1882, currently ranked #9915 nationally and more common than 31% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2024.
- #9915 among boys today
- 705 born since 1882
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eustace is currently the #9915 boys' name in America, more common than 31% of boys - 705 born since 1882, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9915
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 1882
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other boys
Eustace vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9915
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 31% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Eustace was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
29 babies were named Eustace in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Eustace compares
705 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Eustace's all-time total is 92% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eustace | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 705 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Eustace's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eustace's SSA record in two at 1944 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eustace at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#9,915
Active since
1882
Eustace popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2024
- Peak year (1921)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Eustace by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eustace's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Eustace births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 14
1880s
14 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
111 births
- 1920s
1920s
184 births
- 1930s
1930s
83 births
- 1940s
1940s
79 births
- 1950s 56
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 184 births (26% of all-time use).
How Eustace compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Eustace's total volume
Eustace vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Eustace by state
Where Eustace concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eustace? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 705 babies named Eustace. Today it holds rank #9915 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 29 births.
When was Eustace most popular? ▼
Eustace was most popular in the 1920s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Eustace most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eustace are New York (17 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Eustace been used? ▼
Eustace has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 143 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Eustace? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eusebio, Eustacio, Eusevio, Eustaquio, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eustace's data
- Eustace's decade-level peak was the 1920s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Eustaces (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eustace
Nearby Names Like Eustace
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eustace
Eusebio Boy
#7284 3,077 births
Eustacio Boy
292 births
Eusevio Boy
78 births
Eustaquio Boy
52 births
Eustice Boy
19 births
Compare Eustace side by side: Eustace vs Eusebio Eustace vs Eustacio Eustace vs Eusevio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Eustace
Coley #9914
2,029 births · Peak 1993
Caswell #9916
333 births · Peak 1923
Jule #9913
1,408 births · Peak 1922
Douglass #9917
5,769 births · Peak 1970
Theadore #9912
4,005 births · Peak 1927
Osborn #9918
603 births · Peak 1923
Sylvanus #9911
470 births · Peak 1915
Blain #9919
2,289 births · Peak 2003
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eustace: #9915 Boys' Name - 705 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eustace. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eustace draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.