Rusty
Meaningred-haired · English
- US rank
- #2,363
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #328 in 1961
58 babies were named Rusty in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,448 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1934–2025
US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,412 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rusty, 58 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rusty would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRusty first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #328. Today it's #2,363, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRusty has climbed 1,448 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,363. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Rusty means “red-haired”.
About the name Rusty
Rusty is a boy name of English origin meaning “red-haired”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-sty”. US birth records list Rusty for boys from 1927 to 2025, in 93 of those 99 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #328 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,363, with 58 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2.5 | 397,351 girls |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 729,927 girls |
| 1950s | 4.9 | 204,499 girls |
| 1960s | 5.4 | 185,185 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,618 girls |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 161,031 girls |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 694,444 girls |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.4 | 422,535 boys |
| 1930s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 1940s | 29 | 34,698 boys |
| 1950s | 142 | 7,026 boys |
| 1960s | 218 | 4,588 boys |
| 1970s | 221 | 4,530 boys |
| 1980s | 205 | 4,873 boys |
| 1990s | 75 | 13,351 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,267 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 50,050 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,053 boys |
Other spellings of Rusty
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rusty
What does the name Rusty mean?
Rusty means “red-haired” in English.
What is the origin of the name Rusty?
Rusty has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rusty a boy or girl name?
Rusty is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rusty?
Rusty ranked #2,363 for US boys in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#328).