Total births
1,871
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.
- 1,871
- total births
- 1880–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that 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.
- 1,871 total births
- 1880–1984 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,871 boys have been named Gust since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1984.
- 1,871
- total births
- 1880–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Gust was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
59 babies were named Gust in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
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 at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
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
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
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 vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
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% |
Illinois share of Gust's total US births 9.1%
Even split
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? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,871 babies named Gust. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 59 births.
When was Gust most popular? ▼
Gust was most popular in the 1920s decade with 446 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Gust most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gust are Illinois (171 births), Pennsylvania (80 births), Ohio (53 births).
How long has the name Gust been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gust since 1880 -- 105 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Gust? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gustavo, Gus, Gustave, Gustav, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
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
- 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 Gust
Nearby Names Like Gust
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gust
Gustavo Boy
#640 40,357 births
Gus Boy
#1211 20,119 births
Gustave Boy
#6199 5,430 births
Gustav Boy
#3336 4,267 births
Guss Boy
1,136 births
Compare Gust side by side: Gust vs Gustavo Gust vs Gus Gust vs Gustave
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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, 1880–1984 (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. "Gust: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,871 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gust. 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 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 June 2026.