Rustin

Rustin 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 56 boys in the United States.

Rustin at a glance

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

About the name Rustin

Rustin 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, Rustin first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #951 in 1979, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 2,840 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rustin in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#951 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Rustin in 2024
56
Total since 1880
2,840

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rustin mean?

The meaning of Rustin 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 Rustin a boy or girl name?

Rustin is a boy name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rustin?

Rustin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rustin?

Rustin first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #951 in 1979, and 56 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].