Boys' name · since 1880
Gust
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,871 babies named Gust, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3,444 of 45,481
- all-time among boys
- 1,871
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
1,871 boys have been named Gust since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gust recorded 1,871 times among boys since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1984.
- #3,444 of 45,481 all-time among boys
- 1,871 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
Data updated Aug 2026
The verdict
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gust ranks #3,444 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 1,871 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #3,444 of 45,481
- all-time among boys
- 1,871
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
Gust's 1,871 recorded births place it above 92.42% of the 45,481 boys names in the full SSA archive.
9 jurisdictions carry state-level records, led by Illinois.
Gust's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gust's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1904, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gust popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1984
- Peak year (1923)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Gust by decade
1920s is the heaviest window (446 births, 24% of the file).
1920s was Gust's strongest decade.
446 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Gust births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
218 births
- 1890s
1890s
188 births
- 1900s 108
1900s
108 births
- 1910s
1910s
292 births
- 1920s
1920s
446 births
- 1930s
1930s
242 births
- 1940s 101
1940s
101 births
- 1950s 124
1950s
124 births
- 1960s 104
1960s
104 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 446 births (24% of all-time use).
How Gust 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 Gust's total volume
Gust by state
Where Gust concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 171 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 80 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 53 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 25 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 23 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 23 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | North Dakota | | 5 | 0.3% |
171 of 1,871 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Gust appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gust? ▼
Where does Gust sit in the SSA name archive? ▼
When was Gust most popular? ▼
Where is Gust most popular? ▼
How long has the name Gust been used? ▼
What names are similar to Gust? ▼
What to do with Gust's data
- Gust's decade-level peak was the 1920s (446 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Gusts (171 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gust
Nearby Names Like Gust
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gust
Compare Gust side by side: Gust vs Gustavo Gust vs Gus Gust vs Gustave
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span
Two nationwide peer axes for Gust: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.
Similar peak year (~1923)
Similar record span (~104 yrs)
Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.
Data Sources
Data as of August 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, 1880–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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 Gust 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 August 2026.