Ruston

Ruston - A very unique male name

Ruston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2535. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ruston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ruston? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ruston. The baby boy name Ruston was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2879 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ruston peaked in popularity 40 years ago in 1986 on position 2391.

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Ruston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ruston is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #753 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,246.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ruston is where you live.

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Ruston origin and meaning

English, transferred surname

Uncertain — the surname's origin is not settled

Ruston is an English surname used as a first name, from one of several English places called Ruston. The place-name elements are not settled enough to state a meaning with confidence, and the surname is the honest origin. It has been in the US boys' data since 1983, always rare.

Origin uncertain

Ruston is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ruston, pop culture references for the name Ruston and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ruston

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ruston, sorted by popularity.

Rustin / Rustyn / Rexton / Rigdon / Rostam / Roston / Rustam /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Ruston

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ruston a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ruston?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RUS-tun · /ˈrʌstən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rustan — A variant spelling.

Nicknames: Rusty

Famous bearers

• Ruston Kelly — American singer-songwriter (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A sturdy surname name with a rustic feel — familiar in pattern, rare in use.