Rustyn
How to say it: RUST-in · /ˈrʌstɪn/
Modern American respelling of Rustin meaning 'red-haired' - adds -yn ending for a rugged modern feel.
Rustyn was the 947th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 148 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #648 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #947 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 148 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,787 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #648 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent creation with almost no history before recent decades, Rustyn crested in the 2020s. It still sits at the top and should continue upward.
What goes with it
Strong with a breathy edge and a rugged modern energy. Braxtyn shares the same spirit and Rusty offers a shorter call.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rustyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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