Rusty
Rusty: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rusty
- A male given name.
How popular is Rusty?
Since 1880, 565 girls and 17,802 boys in the U.S. have been named Rusty (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2847 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #328 in 1961. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Rusty
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Rusty FAQ
What does the name Rusty mean?
A male given name.
How popular is the name Rusty?
Since 1880, 565 girls and 17,802 boys in the U.S. have been named Rusty (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2847 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #328 in 1961. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rusty a boy or girl name?
Rusty is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 565 girls and 17,802 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.