The first name Gustaf

Gustaf last appeared in the official list in 2007, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2003, with 3 births (#3,467).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Gustaf with other names.

In 2023, 5 boys born in the United States were named Gustaf, the 12,878th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1917, when 25 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
  Finnish military leader and statesman (1867–1951)
• Gustaf Gründgens
  German actor, director, intendant (1899-1963)
• Gustaf John Ramstedt
  Finnish linguist and diplomat (1873–1950)
• Gustaf Kossinna
  German archaeologist (1858–1931)
• Gustaf Lindblom
  Athletics competitor (1891-1960)
• Gustaf Weidel
  Diplomat and gymnast (1890-1959)
• Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern
  Equestrian (1861-1935)
• Gustaf Jonsson
  Cross-country skier, 1903–1990
• Gustaf Blomgren
  Diver, 1887–1956
• Gustaf Kilman
  Equestrian (1882–1946)
• Gustaf Estlander
  Finnish architect, yacht designer and speed skater (1876-1930)
• Gustaf Larson
  Automotive pioneer, Swedish engineer, Swedish founders of automobile manufacturer (1887–19

What is the origin of the name Gustaf?

Gustaf comes from Swedish.

How popular is the name Gustaf?

In 2007, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Gustaf, ranking 4,333rd. Its peak was 2003, with 3 births.

Is Gustaf a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 747 US babies named Gustaf since 1880 were boys.

When was Gustaf most popular?

1917 in the United States, when 25 babies were named Gustaf, its highest rank at 1,411th.