Gaston Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'from Gascony', Gaston is a noble and sophisticated French name.
Meaning of the Name Gaston
Gaston is a French name that means 'from Gascony', a region in southwestern France. It is derived from the Germanic name Gast, meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. The name carries a noble and sophisticated connotation, as it has been associated with French royalty and nobility throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Gaston
The popularity for the name Gaston peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 83 births, which ranked number 1,468 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Gaston had the most male births in 1918 with 83, which ranked number 684 out of 4,813 male names. The number of births for the name Gaston has increased slightly over the last ten years from 25 births to 27 births, an increase of 8.00%. Among males, Gaston has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 27 births, an increase of 8.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gaston
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- 10 Year Trend of Gaston: 8.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gaston: 8.00%
Popularity of Gaston by State
For males, Gaston was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gaston. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gaston
- Total Births of Gaston: 27 (0.77%)
- Male Births of Gaston: 27 (0.77%)
Given the upward trend of Gaston over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.77% increase in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. Male births for Gaston have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.77%.