How Many People Are Named Rustin?

Complete statistics for the name Rustin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rustin
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Rustin is a very rare name, with only 1 in 123,529 Americans bearing it today, making it one of the least common names in the US. With just 2,671 people named Rustin alive now, it saw its peak popularity in 1979 when 87 babies were given this name.

~1,209
Living in US
1 in 274,152
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rust
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,671
Worldwide Bearers
#86,173
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇮🇷 Iran
3
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🇨🇱 Chile
1
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,671 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
1,075
Would be under 30 (38%)
1,573
Would be 30–60 (55%)
192
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 2,840 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
74
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rustin Through the Generations

Rustin has seen a steady rise in popularity among newer generations, with a significant portion of those named Rustin being younger adults. As of now, 38% of people named Rustin are under 30 years old, while 55% fall within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a modern appeal. The remaining 7% are over 60, suggesting that while Rustin is gaining traction, it's still considered a relatively new name. Interestingly, Rustin's global presence is most notable in Indonesia, where it's more commonly used than in the United States.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 315
California 144
Utah 41
Louisiana 30
Missouri 18
Illinois 17
Kansas 17
Oklahoma 16
Arkansas 12
Washington 11

✨ Similar Names to Rustin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rustin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rustin

How Many People Have the Name Rustin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,209 people in the United States currently share the name Rustin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 274,152 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rustin a Common or Rare Name?

Rustin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rustin Mean?

Rustin means "creative variant of Rust" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rustin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rustin Most Popular?

The name Rustin reached peak popularity in 1979, with 87 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rustin?

Approximately 1,209 people named Rustin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,209. That works out to roughly 1 in 274,152 Americans.

Is Rustin a rare name?

Rustin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 274,152 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rustin mean?

Rustin means "creative variant of Rust" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Rustin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rustin are male and 0% are female.

When was Rustin most popular?

Rustin peaked in 1979 with 87 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,209
All-Time Births1,209
1 in X1 in 274,152
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1979
World Rank#86,173
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.