Gus
Clipping of Augustus. From the Latin name Augustus.
Every Gus since 1880 — 20,124 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gus
Gus is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,331 in 2025 with 145 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 20,124 American babies have been named Gus. Its peak came in 1921, when 327 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 145 | #1,331 |
| 2024 | — | — | 167 | #1,213 |
| 2023 | — | — | 176 | #1,171 |
| 2022 | — | — | 196 | #1,098 |
| 2021 | — | — | 167 | #1,181 |
| 2020 | — | — | 164 | #1,176 |
| 2019 | — | — | 195 | #1,052 |
| 2018 | — | — | 207 | #999 |
| 2017 | — | — | 181 | #1,082 |
| 2016 | — | — | 204 | #1,001 |
| 2015 | — | — | 163 | #1,153 |
| 2014 | — | — | 155 | #1,193 |
| 2013 | — | — | 143 | #1,239 |
| 2012 | — | — | 122 | #1,379 |
| 2011 | — | — | 117 | #1,418 |
| 2010 | — | — | 133 | #1,292 |
| 2009 | — | — | 126 | #1,360 |
| 2008 | — | — | 124 | #1,376 |
| 2007 | — | — | 115 | #1,416 |
| 2006 | — | — | 108 | #1,440 |
| 2005 | — | — | 96 | #1,498 |
| 2004 | — | — | 84 | #1,571 |
| 2003 | — | — | 60 | #1,946 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62 | #1,835 |
| 2001 | — | — | 66 | #1,734 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42 | #2,311 |
| 1995 | — | — | 42 | #1,999 |
| 1990 | — | — | 44 | #1,790 |
| 1985 | — | — | 46 | #1,458 |
| 1980 | — | — | 65 | #1,128 |
| 1975 | — | — | 98 | #840 |
| 1970 | — | — | 86 | #871 |
| 1965 | — | — | 144 | #631 |
| 1960 | — | — | 196 | #562 |
| 1955 | — | — | 168 | #572 |
| 1950 | — | — | 164 | #523 |
| 1945 | — | — | 161 | #470 |
| 1940 | — | — | 152 | #468 |
| 1935 | — | — | 197 | #388 |
| 1930 | — | — | 263 | #348 |
| 1925 | — | — | 324 | #317 |
| 1920 | — | — | 312 | #329 |
| 1915 | — | — | 287 | #299 |
| 1910 | — | — | 106 | #227 |
| 1905 | — | — | 76 | #220 |
| 1900 | — | — | 120 | #174 |
| 1895 | — | — | 72 | #199 |
| 1890 | — | — | 109 | #132 |
| 1885 | — | — | 87 | #155 |
| 1880 | — | — | 99 | #137 |
Famous people named Gus
- Gus Van Sant Film director · b. 1952
- Gus Grissom Astronaut · 1926–1967
- Gus Hall Politician · 1910–2000
- Gus Poyet Coach · b. 1967
- Gus Hutchison Racing driver · b. 1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gus mean?
Clipping of Augustus. From the Latin name Augustus.
How popular is the name Gus in 2025?
Gus ranked #1,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 145 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gus?
20,124 babies have been named Gus in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gus most popular?
Gus peaked in 1921, when 327 newborns received the name.
Is Gus a boy or girl name?
Gus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gus rising or falling?
Gus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gus?
Well-known people named Gus include Gus Van Sant (film director), Gus Grissom (astronaut), Gus Hall (politician).