Custer

Q: How popular is the name Custer?

Custer is ranked #26721 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-UHST-er ]

Boy Name #26,721 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Custer is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-UHST-er.

Parents who love the name Custer often also consider Datrick, Orton, .

Popularity Over Time

#26,721

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,721
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cus Cuy Cusie Custie

Middle Name Ideas

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Author Boy Latin Daetyn Boy Modern American Afrim Boy Albanian Chalil Boy Semitic Donail Boy Irish Fairbanks Boy Old English Datrick Boy African American naming tradition

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custer

Is Custer a boy or girl name?

Custer is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Custer?

Custer is pronounced k-UHST-er.

How popular is the name Custer?

Custer is currently ranked #26721 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Custer?

Common nicknames for Custer include Cus, Cuy, Cusie, and Custie.

Is Custer a common or rare name?

Custer is an uncommon name, ranked #26721 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Custer

Custer is a boy name .

Custer is currently ranked #26,721 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Custer include Cus, Cuy, Cusie, and Custie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.