Name meaning & stats
Gustav
Gustav. 1,884 US babies since 1940, peak 2019. Notable Gustavs are 1.4× over-represented as podcasters.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2019
1,884 US babies were named Gustav between 1940 and 2025.
Where Gustavs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Podcaster | 1.4× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Model | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are podcasters, Gustavs show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 51% of Gustavs use it
- Gustav 51%
- Gustave 42%
- Gustaf 7%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2019)