Gussie
Pronunciation: [ g-UHS-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gussie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 812 babies have been named Gussie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gussie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,306 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,306
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Gussie is also used as a boy name, ranked #32980.
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About the Name Gussie
Gussie is a girl name .
Is Gussie a boy or girl name? Gussie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,306 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,980. Gussie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gussie is currently ranked #17,306 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gussie include Gus, Guss, Gussy, Guy, Guie, and Guskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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