Ruston
- US rank
- #2,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,379 in 1979
52 babies were named Ruston in the US in 2025. It has climbed 663 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1948–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ruston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,895 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ruston, 52 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ruston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRuston first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #2,379.
- Then vs nowRuston is 6.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 32,895.
- TrendRuston has climbed 663 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRuston is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #672. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Ruston
Ruston is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Ruston for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 69 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #2,379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,539, with 52 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1960s | 2.8 | 362,319 boys |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 152,672 boys |
| 1980s | 7.0 | 142,450 boys |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 182,149 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 203,666 boys |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 103,842 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,609 boys |
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 Ruston
What is the origin of the name Ruston?
Ruston has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Ruston a boy or girl name?
Ruston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ruston?
Ruston ranked #2,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 52 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#2,379).