18,388births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1979Peak · United States
#2363United States 2025
Rusty is a boy name family recorded 18,388 times in 3 countries since 1927. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2363 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1979, at 16.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rusty
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty | English | 18,367 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2363 | 1979 | ▲ 41 % |
| Rusty | English | 11 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1961 | – |
| Rusty | English | 10 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3657 | 2025 | ▲ 23 % |
Questions about Rusty
How popular is the name Rusty?
In 2025 it ranked #2363 in the United States. Official registers record 18,388 births across 3 countries.
When was Rusty most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1979, at 16.5 births per 100,000.
Is Rusty a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rusty is a boy name.