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Rusty

“Nickname for Russell, or for one with rust-colored hair” — English origin

Boy's name · #2363 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Rusty has appeared in US records since 1927 — best rank #328 (1959) · 17,802 babies named Rusty all-time · 1 in 33,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 1 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Rustys

• Rusty Schweickart — American astronaut
• Rusty Wallace — American racing driver
• Rusty Wailes — American rower (1936–2002)
• Rusty Joiner — American model
• Rusty Smith — American short track speed skater (born 1979)

In stories & tradition

• Rusty Collins — X-Factor · X-Men
• Rusty Nail — Joy Ride · Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
• Rusty Ryan — Ocean's Eleven · Ocean's Twelve

What Rustys become

Among 187 notable people named Rusty:

Athletes appear 2.29× more often than among typical names — e.g. Rusty Wailes, American rower (1936–2002).

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