Will my child share the name Gustavo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Gustavo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gustavo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gustavo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gustavo has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1430 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1492 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Gustavo

Gustavo is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Gustavo in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

US Rank #640

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

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