NAME PROFILE
Rusty
Rusty is derived from the English word referring to rust, the reddish-brown oxide formed on iron and other metals. It symbolizes a warm, earthy tone and is often associated with resilience and a down-to-earth nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,367 |
| Gender | Male (77% / 23%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1944 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 26%TX — 24%OH — 17%NC — 17%GA — 16%
Notable People
Rusty Wallace (NASCAR driver) · Rusty Adams (Artist) · Rusty Hamer (Actor, *The Danny Thomas Show*) · Rusty Nail (Fictional character from *The Shining*) · Rusty McCulloch (Musician)
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