Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Gust
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1923
Peak births
59
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Gust
How many people are named Gust?
Based on SSA birth records through 1984, an estimated 254 Americans born with the name Gust may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1984.
How rare is Gust?
Gust has not appeared in SSA records since 1984. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Gust?
The median age of a living American named Gust is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 59 and 74 years old.
Is Gust still popular?
No. Gust is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1984.
Where is Gust most common?
Gust has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 4.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19232025
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,871