Gustavo
Pronunciation: [ g-uhst-AHV-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gustavo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 104 babies have been named Gustavo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gustavo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,792 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,792
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gustavo
Gustavo is a girl name .
Is Gustavo a boy or girl name? Gustavo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,792 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #641. Gustavo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gustavo is currently ranked #60,792 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gustavo include Gus, Gust, Gusty, Gustie, Avo, Avoy, Avoie, Guy, Guie, and Guskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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