Rusty
boy name#2363 in 2025Rusty entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #328 in 1959, ranks #2363 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
#2363
rank today
#328
peak (1959)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3151 |
| 1930s | #3079 |
| 1940s | #1245 |
| 1950s | #487 |
| 1960s | #384 |
| 1970s | #418 |
| 1980s | #449 |
| 1990s | #981 |
| 2000s | #2165 |
| 2010s | #3102 |
| 2020s | #3160 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rusty has been most popular in CA, TX, HI.
Living bearers
About 15,500 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 ranks #2363 among US boy names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rusty most popular?
- Rusty peaked in 1959, reaching #328 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rusty with classmates?
- Rusty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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