Rush

Rush is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 120 boys in the United States.

Rush at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rush

Rush belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rush first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #522 in 1891, and in 2024 120 babies received the name — 3,311 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rush in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#522 in 1891
Peak year
2023
Babies named Rush in 2024
120
Total since 1880
3,311

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rush mean?

The meaning of Rush is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rush a boy or girl name?

Rush is a boy name. In 2024, 120 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rush?

Rush comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rush?

Rush first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #522 in 1891, and 120 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].