Gustin is a distinctive and historic given name of Scandinavian origin, deriving from the Old Norse ' Gautstein'. It was popular among the Gauts, a branch of the Germanic tribe that settled in Southern Sweden during the Viking Age. The name Gustin translates to 'arrow stone', symbolizing strength and precision. In medieval times, it was particularly prevalent among Swedish nobility.
The name Gustin experienced varied popularity throughout the decades, with a notable spike in the mid-80s and early 90s, reaching its peak in 1983 with 11 births.