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Rusty

male

Meaning

"Reddish Haired"

Rusty originated as an English nickname referencing a reddish or rust-colored appearance, later used as an independent given name.

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Popularity History of Rusty

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3371Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3371

Rusty was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-159

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rusty

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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