Masculine dossier · first seen 1949
Rustin
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1979
Peak births
87
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Rustin
How many people are named Rustin?
An estimated 2,738 living Americans are named Rustin.
How rare is Rustin?
Rustin is uncommon among babies today, with 62 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 28.7% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Rustin?
The median age of a living American named Rustin is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 47 years old.
Is Rustin still popular?
Yes. Rustin is holding steady, with 62 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Rustin most common?
Rustin has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 1.9× more often than the national baseline.
1949Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
28.7%
2025
62
All-time
2,903