Rusty

Rusty 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 35 boys in the United States.

Rusty at a glance

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

About the name Rusty

Rusty 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, Rusty first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #328 in 1961, and in 2024 35 babies received the name — 17,744 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rusty in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#328 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Rusty in 2024
35
Total since 1880
17,744

Rusty in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#3373 in 2015
Babies named Rusty in 2025
5
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rusty mean?

The meaning of Rusty 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 Rusty a boy or girl name?

Rusty is a boy name. In 2024, 35 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rusty?

Rusty comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rusty?

Rusty first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #328 in 1961, and 35 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].