Gaston

Gaston: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑæstΙ™n/

Meaning and origin of Gaston

  • A male given name transferred from the surname or from French, of occasional usage.

How popular is Gaston?

34U.S. babies in 2025
#534peak rank (1903)
4,053babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,053 boys in the U.S. have been named Gaston. Its highest rank for boys was #534 in 1903. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202583 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gaston FAQ

What does the name Gaston mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname or from French, of occasional usage.

What is the origin of the name Gaston?

Gaston is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Gaston?

Since 1880, 4,053 boys in the U.S. have been named Gaston. Its highest rank for boys was #534 in 1903. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gaston a boy or girl name?

Gaston is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,053 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.