Masculine dossier · first seen 1927
Rusty
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1961
Peak births
576
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Rusty
How many people are named Rusty?
An estimated 15,011 living Americans are named Rusty.
How rare is Rusty?
Rusty is uncommon among babies today, with 58 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 89.9% from its 1961 peak.
How old is the typical Rusty?
The median age of a living American named Rusty is approximately 50 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 62 years old.
Is Rusty still popular?
Yes — Rusty is currently rising in popularity, with 58 births in 2025.
Where is Rusty most common?
Rusty has its strongest geographic signal in Oklahoma, where it appears 4.2× more often than the national baseline.
1927Peak 19612025
Peak year
1961
Decline from peak
89.9%
2025
58
All-time
17,802