Will my child share the name Gustavo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Gustavo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gustavo in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gustavo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gustavo is declining: down 2,192 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #1,492 in 2020.

Is Gustavo popular in the US as well as the UK?

Gustavo is more popular in the US (#640) than in the UK (#2922). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Gustavo a popular baby name in the United States?

Gustavo ranks #640 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Gustavo

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Gustavo is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Gustavo in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3684

US Rank #625

About the Name Gustavo

Gustavo has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1430 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1492 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Gustavo is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Gustavo in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #640, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.