Rustin
- US rank
- #2,258
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #945 in 1979
62 babies were named Rustin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 247 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1949–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rustin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,548 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rustin, 62 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rustin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRustin first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #945.
- Then vs nowRustin is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 27,548.
- TrendRustin has climbed 247 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,258. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Rustin
Rustin is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-tin”. US birth records list Rustin for boys from 1949 to 2025, in 74 of those 77 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #945 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,258, with 62 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1950s | 4.0 | 248,139 boys |
| 1960s | 9.8 | 101,626 boys |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,349 boys |
| 1980s | 36 | 28,058 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,378 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 67,797 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 42,790 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,632 boys |
Other spellings of Rustin
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Rustin
What is the origin of the name Rustin?
Rustin has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Rustin a boy or girl name?
Rustin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rustin?
Rustin ranked #2,258 for US boys in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#945).