Rustin
Every Rustin since 1949 — 2,903 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rustin
Rustin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,280 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 2,903 American babies have been named Rustin. Its peak came in 1979, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rustin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rustin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,280 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,439 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,884 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2,671 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,852 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,540 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2,549 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,410 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,834 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,654 |
| 2015 | 53 | #2,426 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,573 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,661 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,514 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,211 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,620 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,208 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,433 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,207 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,036 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,833 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,178 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,931 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,306 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,210 |
| 1995 | 43 | #1,982 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,450 |
| 1985 | 53 | #1,328 |
| 1980 | 85 | #980 |
| 1975 | 59 | #1,097 |
| 1970 | 38 | #1,368 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,351 |
| 1960 | 29 | #1,519 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,821 |
| 1950 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rustin in 2025?
Rustin ranked #2,280 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rustin?
2,903 babies have been named Rustin in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rustin most popular?
Rustin peaked in 1979, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Rustin a boy or girl name?
Rustin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rustin rising or falling?
Rustin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.