Gussie
Gussie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gussie
- A diminutive of the male given name Augustus.
- A diminutive of the female given name Augusta.
How popular is Gussie?
Since 1880, 13,084 girls and 1,098 boys in the U.S. have been named Gussie (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #198 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #662 in 1897. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Gussie FAQ
What does the name Gussie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Augustus. A diminutive of the female given name Augusta.
How popular is the name Gussie?
Since 1880, 13,084 girls and 1,098 boys in the U.S. have been named Gussie (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #198 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #662 in 1897. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Gussie a boy or girl name?
Gussie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,084 girls and 1,098 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.