Rustin
1 country#2258 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Rustin’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,903 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #2258 · peaked in 1979 with 87 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Utah, Louisiana, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rustin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3153 | — |
| 2007 | #3379 | ↓226 |
| 2008 | #3165 | ↑214 |
| 2009 | #3551 | ↓386 |
| 2010 | #4099 | ↓548 |
| 2011 | #2904 | ↑1195 |
| 2012 | #3450 | ↓546 |
| 2013 | #2623 | ↑827 |
| 2014 | #2542 | ↑81 |
| 2015 | #2412 | ↑130 |
| 2016 | #2626 | ↓214 |
| 2017 | #2798 | ↓172 |
| 2018 | #2385 | ↑413 |
| 2019 | #2525 | ↓140 |
| 2020 | #2505 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #2819 | ↓314 |
| 2022 | #2648 | ↑171 |
| 2023 | #2848 | ↓200 |
| 2024 | #2418 | ↑430 |
| 2025 | #2258 | ↑160 |
Frequently asked questions about Rustin
Is Rustin a popular name?
Yes — Rustin currently ranks #2258 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rustin more common for boys or girls?
Rustin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rustin most popular?
Rustin peaked in 1979 in United States, with 87 recorded births that year.
Is Rustin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rustin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3690 in 1949 to #2258 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rustin?
At least 2,903 babies have been recorded with the name Rustin across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Rustin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rustin include Orrin, Sahil, Sloan.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Rustin in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.