Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Guss
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1920
Peak births
39
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19202025
Quick answers about Guss
How many people are named Guss?
Based on SSA birth records through 1982, an estimated 119 Americans born with the name Guss may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1982.
How rare is Guss?
Guss has not appeared in SSA records since 1982. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Guss?
The median age of a living American named Guss is approximately 77 years, with most bearers falling between 67 and 84 years old.
Is Guss still popular?
No. Guss is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1982.
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,136