How Many People Are Named Ruston?
Complete statistics for the name Ruston: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ruston is a very rare male name, with only 864 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 381,862 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 56% of those named Ruston being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 910 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ruston Through the Generations
Ruston has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 43 births, marking a significant increase from its earlier years. The average age of people named Ruston is 27, indicating that it's predominantly favored by younger parents. Among the 864 living Rustons, 508 are under 30, 332 are between 30 and 60, and only 70 are over 60, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ruston's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Ruston
How Many People Have the Name Ruston?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 718 people in the United States currently share the name Ruston. That works out to roughly 1 in every 461,629 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ruston a Common or Rare Name?
Ruston 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 Ruston Mean?
Ruston means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ruston in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ruston Most Popular?
The name Ruston reached peak popularity in 2023, with 43 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 Ruston?
Approximately 718 people named Ruston live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 718. That works out to roughly 1 in 461,629 Americans.
Is Ruston a rare name?
Ruston is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 461,629 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ruston mean?
Ruston means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Ruston more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ruston are male and 0% are female.
When was Ruston most popular?
Ruston peaked in 2023 with 43 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.