Guss is a diminutive of the German name August, which means 'great' or 'magnificent'. It was particularly popular in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, often used as a nickname for Augustus or Augustine.
The name Guss experienced varied popularity over time, with a notable peak between 1910 and 1924. During this period, the number of births ranged from 21 to 39 per year. However, after 1925, there was a significant decline in its usage, dropping as low as five births in certain years. Overall, there were 1136 babies named Guss born between 1880 and 1982.