Rusty
Every Rusty since 1927 — 18,367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rusty
Rusty is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,384 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 18,367 American babies have been named Rusty. Its peak came in 1961, when 576 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Rusty stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rusty year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 58 | #2,384 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,965 | 35 | #3,382 |
| 2023 | — | — | 38 | #3,215 |
| 2022 | — | — | 34 | #3,451 |
| 2021 | — | — | 43 | #2,907 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,900 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,976 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,869 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,505 |
| 2016 | — | — | 40 | #2,978 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,674 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,175 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,052 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,786 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,720 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,535 |
| 2008 | — | — | 43 | #2,819 |
| 2007 | — | — | 54 | #2,409 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,816 |
| 2005 | — | — | 78 | #1,722 |
| 2004 | — | — | 65 | #1,905 |
| 2003 | — | — | 76 | #1,654 |
| 2002 | — | — | 67 | #1,739 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70 | #1,676 |
| 2000 | — | — | 73 | #1,625 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,505 | 127 | #986 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,952 | 273 | #608 |
| 1985 | — | — | 327 | #479 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,108 | 505 | #355 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,233 | 365 | #403 |
| 1970 | 23 | #3,006 | 384 | #416 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,206 | 411 | #382 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,605 | 514 | #343 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,539 | 323 | #409 |
| 1950 | — | — | 98 | #694 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,033 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,066 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,796 | 8 | #2,909 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,940 |
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Famous people named Rusty
- Rusty Schweickart Astronaut · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rusty in 2025?
Rusty ranked #2,384 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rusty?
18,367 babies have been named Rusty in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rusty most popular?
Rusty peaked in 1961, when 576 newborns received the name.
Is Rusty a boy or girl name?
Rusty is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rusty rising or falling?
Rusty is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rusty?
Well-known people named Rusty include Rusty Schweickart (astronaut).