Gussie
Peaked at #198 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gussie has been recorded 92% of the time for girls and 8% of the time for boys.
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Gussie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#198
in 1882
Last ranked
#9640
in 1991
Years tracked
103
1880–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Gussie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1882, ranking #198 nationally with 70 babies given the name that year.
Gussie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1991, when it stood at #9640.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #9,640 | 8 |
| 1989 | #13,077 | 5 |
| 1988 | #12,460 | 5 |
| 1982 | #11,064 | 5 |
| 1981 | #6,987 | 9 |
| 1980 | #10,924 | 5 |
| 1979 | #9,373 | 6 |
| 1976 | #8,498 | 6 |
Gussie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#662
in 1897
Last ranked
#6414
in 1979
Years tracked
74
1884–1979
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1884, Gussie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1897, ranking #662 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Gussie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1979, when it stood at #6414.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #6,414 | 5 |
| 1970 | #5,001 | 5 |
| 1962 | #3,436 | 7 |
| 1961 | #2,611 | 11 |
| 1959 | #2,238 | 14 |
| 1958 | #3,689 | 6 |
| 1957 | #4,216 | 5 |
| 1956 | #2,695 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gussie most popular?
Gussie was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #198 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gussie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gussie?
At least 14,182 babies have been recorded with the name Gussie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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