Total births
578
Girls' name · since 1881
Gusta
Gusta has 578 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 578
- total births
- 1881–1946
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Gusta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 578 recorded since 1881.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gusta has been recorded 578 times among girls since 1881, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 1946.
- 578 total births
- 1881–1946 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
578 girls have been named Gusta since 1881, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1946.
- 578
- total births
- 1881–1946
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Gusta was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
20 babies were named Gusta in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Gusta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gusta splits its recorded history at 1909: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1883 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gusta at a glance
Last recorded 1946Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Gusta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1946
- Peak year (1919)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Gusta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gusta's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Gusta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
62 births
- 1890s
1890s
124 births
- 1900s
1900s
93 births
- 1910s
1910s
152 births
- 1920s
1920s
107 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 152 births (26% of all-time use).
How Gusta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gusta's total volume
Gusta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gusta by state
Where Gusta concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gusta? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 578 babies named Gusta. The most recent recorded year was 1946. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 20 births.
When was Gusta most popular? ▼
Gusta was most popular in the 1910s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Gusta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gusta are Kentucky (22 births), Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Gusta been used? ▼
Gusta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 66 years of data through 1946.
What names are similar to Gusta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gussie, Gustava, Gustavia, Gustie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gusta's data
- Gusta's decade-level peak was the 1910s (152 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Gustas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Gusta
Nearby Names Like Gusta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gusta
Gussie Girl
13,084 births
Gustava Girl
385 births
Gustavia Girl
272 births
Gustie Girl
106 births
Gustavo Girl
104 births
Compare Gusta side by side: Gusta vs Gussie Gusta vs Gustava Gusta vs Gustavia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1881–1946 (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. "Gusta: Baby Name Since 1881 - 578 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gusta. 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 Gusta 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 July 2026.