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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rustin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rusten|Ruston
GermanicBoy↑↑ Surging

Rustin

RUS-tin · 2 syllables

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#2461
↑↑ Surging
#2461
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2461 in 2024
5yr change
+421 ranks
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2461 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Rustin

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2461

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+421 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicEarthyNatureBoy2-syllableVintageRusticStrongRareRising
Character
rustic authenticitysteadfast determinationgrounded wisdomindependent spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rustins

determinedphilosophicalhauntedintelligentdefiant
STRONG
High confidence

Rustin is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2461 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +421 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2461 · very rare
Rustin at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'rust' (reddish-brown) and 'tin' (son). Associated with rustic charm and earthy strength.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#2461 in 2024
5yr change:+421 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Rustin Cohle
Fictional character (True Detective)
Similar Sound
AustinJustinDustinRowan◈Roan◈
Similar Style
WestonBeckett◈ColtonSutton◈Soren◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rustin
Oakley◈Hazel◈Finn◈Sage◈Wren◈Declan◈IvyStellan◈
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↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Rustin illustration
Name Intelligence
Rustin · Overview
Summary

Rustin is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2461 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rustin scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 421 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Earthy · Vintage · Strong character
Rustin carries a grounded, bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rustin is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
rustin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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