Gaston

Gaston is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 boys in the United States.

Gaston at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gaston

Gaston belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gaston first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #534 in 1903, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 4,019 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gaston in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#534 in 1903
Peak year
1918
Babies named Gaston in 2024
26
Total since 1880
4,019

Gaston in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#3478 in 2016
Babies named Gaston in 2021
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gaston mean?

The meaning of Gaston is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gaston a boy or girl name?

Gaston is a boy name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gaston?

Gaston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gaston?

Gaston first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #534 in 1903, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].