BoyFrench origin

Gaston: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From Gascony, a name of hearty spirit and joie de vivre.

Origin
French
Syllables
2
Current rank
#5047
Peak
#534 in 1903

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1881: #67018811900: #63519001910: #60719101920: #88919201930: #101119301940: #114419401950: #155819501960: #163619601970: #201919701980: #276119801990: #141319902000: #334620002005: #340520052010: #582720102015: #372020152020: #50472020#1#5827

What Gaston Means

Gaston is a boy name of French origin. From Gascony, a name of hearty spirit and joie de vivre.

How Popular Gaston Is

Gaston currently ranks #5047 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #534 in 1903. It is rising.

Good to Know About Gaston

  • At its most popular, Gaston reached #534 in the U.S. in 1903.
  • Gaston has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Gaston is a name with French elegance and history.

Names Like Gaston

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Sibling Names for Gaston

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Questions About Gaston

What does Gaston mean?

Gaston is a boy name of French origin. From Gascony, a name of hearty spirit and joie de vivre.

How popular is Gaston?

Gaston currently ranks #5047 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #534 in 1903. It is rising.

Where does Gaston come from?

Gaston comes from French roots. At its most popular, Gaston reached #534 in the U.S. in 1903.

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