Rush
boy name#1425 in 2025Rush entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #497 in 1891, ranks #1425 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1425
rank today
#497
peak (1891)
126
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #669 |
| 1890s | #791 |
| 1900s | #1073 |
| 1910s | #1225 |
| 1920s | #1660 |
| 1930s | #1629 |
| 1940s | #1509 |
| 1950s | #1970 |
| 1960s | #2378 |
| 1970s | #3403 |
| 1980s | #3680 |
| 1990s | #4635 |
| 2000s | #4227 |
| 2010s | #2118 |
| 2020s | #1449 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rush has been most popular in TX, CA, MO.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Rush are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rush alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rush in 2025?
- Rush ranks #1425 among US boy names in 2025, with 126 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rush most popular?
- Rush peaked in 1891, reaching #497 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rush with classmates?
- Rush will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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