Rush
How to say it: RUSH · /ˈrʌʃ/
From English word for swift movement and rush plant - energetic word name and surname.
Rush was the 1,233rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 126 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 82% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,005 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,233 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,312 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +82% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,005 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rush peaked in the 1880s, nearly vanished by the 1960s, and has come back.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rush is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Rush
- Rush Limbaugh (1951–2021)American political commentator
- Rush D. Holt, Jr. (born 1948)American scientist and politician
- Rush Holt Sr. (1905–1955)American politician
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