Boy · #2,889 in 2026

Ruston

Name: Popularity of the name Ruston in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ruston, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,889

Peak Rank

#2,379 (2026)

Total Babies

997

5-Yr Trend

+42%

1948

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2379

Peak Rank

997

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruston

Ruston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 44 Rustons were born — ranking #2,889 that year. As of 2026, Ruston ranks #2,889 for baby boys with 44 births, rising sharply (+42% over the past five years). In total, more than 997 Rustons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ruston

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ruston is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rusten
Rustin
Reston
Riston
Wriston
Royston
Roston
Rustam
Arrestin
Rusting
Risdon
Rushton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruston

What does the name Ruston mean?

Ruston is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1948. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruston in 2026?

In 2026, Ruston ranks #2,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruston most popular?

Ruston reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,379 that year with 44 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ruston most popular?

Ruston has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ruston.

Is Ruston a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ruston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ruston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruston include Zenith, Rockford, Tighe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruston

Ruston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 997 births in the dataset. Ruston's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,379. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruston's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.