How old is someone named Rusty?
The average Rusty is 50 years old.
Half of all living Rustys are between 40 and 63.
When was Rusty popular?
Parents have been choosing Rusty less often since its peak in 1961; 58 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 | 0 |
| 1930s | 57 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 482 | 240 |
| 1950s | 3,051 | 2,100 |
| 1960s | 4,338 | 3,500 |
| 1970s | 3,841 | 3,500 |
| 1980s | 3,874 | 3,600 |
| 1990s | 1,498 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 598 | 590 |
| 2010s | 377 | 380 |
| 2020s | 243 | 240 |
How many Rustys are still alive?
About 16,000 Rustys are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Rusty since 1927.
Most Rustys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rusty?
About one in three living Rustys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 27%
- Gen X 35%
- Millennial 28%
- Gen Z 6%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Rusty an old name?
Yes. Rusty is older than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rusty will be 63 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rusty a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.8% of living Rustys are men.
Names the same age as Rusty
NAME TWIN
Rusty's name twin is Robyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Robyn's age curve is the closest match to Rusty's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Rusty
How old is the average Rusty?
The average Rusty in the US is 50 years old. The median is 50, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rusty?
About 16,000 Rustys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1927.
When was the name Rusty most popular?
In 1961, when about 580 baby boys were named Rusty.
Is Rusty a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 35% of living Rustys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this