Boy
Gaston
guest, stranger
About Gaston
This distinguished name carries an air of European sophistication and timeless appeal. Parents drawn to Gaston appreciate its strong consonant sounds and melodic finish, creating a name that's both commanding and refined. The name works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it an excellent choice for families with international connections. It's uncommon enough to help a child stand out while remaining accessible and easy to pronounce. Gaston suggests confidence without arrogance, strength tempered with elegance. For parents seeking a name with gravitas that won't fade with trends, Gaston delivers substance and style in equal measure. It's a name that will serve a child well from playground to boardroom.
Popularity of the Name Gaston
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1881 | #670 |
| 1882 | #621 |
| 1883 | #756 |
| 1884 | #804 |
| 1885 | #728 |
| 1886 | #891 |
| 1888 | #860 |
| 1891 | #885 |
| 1892 | #822 |
| 1893 | #950 |
| 1894 | #895 |
| 1895 | #618 |
| 1896 | #746 |
| 1897 | #699 |
| 1898 | #830 |
| 1899 | #634 |
| 1900 | #634 |
| 1901 | #800 |
| 1902 | #815 |
| 1903 | #534 |
| 1904 | #626 |
| 1905 | #720 |
| 1906 | #724 |
| 1907 | #755 |
| 1908 | #979 |
| 1909 | #696 |
| 1910 | #607 |
| 1911 | #631 |
| 1912 | #771 |
| 1913 | #842 |
| 1914 | #990 |
| 1915 | #870 |
| 1916 | #902 |
| 1917 | #894 |
| 1918 | #686 |
| 1919 | #884 |
| 1920 | #889 |
| 1921 | #829 |
| 1922 | #748 |
| 1923 | #886 |
| 1924 | #815 |
| 1925 | #937 |
| 1926 | #987 |
| 1927 | #860 |
| 1928 | #857 |
| 1929 | #828 |
| 1931 | #869 |
| 1934 | #995 |
| 1935 | #933 |
| 1936 | #996 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Gaston
Names Similar to Gaston
Nicknames for Gaston
- Gas
- Gus
- Tony
- Gassy
- GJ
Famous People Named Gaston
| Gaston Bachelard | French philosopher and poet |
| Gaston Chevrolet | Swiss-born American race car driver |
| Gaston Leroux | French author best known for "The Phantom of the Opera" |
| Gaston Maspero | French Egyptologist |
| Gaston Monnerville | French politician and lawyer |
| Gaston Palewski | French diplomat and politician |
| Gaston Ramon | French immunologist |
| Gaston Roupnel | French historian and novelist |
| Gaston Thorn | Luxembourgish politician and Prime Minister |
| Gaston Tissandier | French scientific journalist and aviation pioneer |
| Gaston de Foix | 16th-century Spanish military leader |
| Gaston Caperton | American politician and former Governor of West Virginia |
| Gaston Defferre | French politician and Mayor of Marseille |
| Gaston Doumergue | French politician and President of France |
| Gaston Planté | French physicist who invented the lead-acid battery |
| Gaston Julia | French mathematician known for his work in chaos theory |
| Gaston Glock | Austrian firearms manufacturer |
| Gaston Means | American con artist and government investigator |
| Gaston Paris | French philologist and medievalist |
| Gaston Eyskens | Belgian economist and Prime Minister |
Characters Named Gaston
| Gaston LeGume | A character in the original "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale |
| Gaston Lagaffe | A French comic book character known for his clumsiness |
| Gaston Brown | A character in the British TV series "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" |