Rusty
girl nameRusty entered the US charts in 1934, peaked at #2792 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1934–2025
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rank today
#2792
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4091 |
| 1940s | #4264 |
| 1950s | #3746 |
| 1960s | #4394 |
| 1970s | #3700 |
| 1980s | #6363 |
| 1990s | #11250 |
| 2020s | #11122 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Rusty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rusty alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rusty in 2025?
- Rusty is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rusty most popular?
- Rusty peaked in 1976, reaching #2792 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rusty with classmates?
- Rusty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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