Ruston
Ruston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Farmstead associated with Rust; Rust's settlement.
Origin and history
Ruston originated as an English habitational surname derived from places in England such as Ruston in Norfolk or Yorkshire. It translates to 'farmstead or settlement associated with Rust'. In the United States, it is a rare masculine given name that has seen a mild increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
962 babies in the United States have been named Ruston since 1880. It ranks #3718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1678.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.7 %)
- LA (34.2 %)
- MS (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 98 |
| 2010-2019 | 180 |
| 2020-2029 | 249 |
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to people from various villages in England named Ruston, such as those in Norfolk and Yorkshire.
- Ruston fits into the popular modern American trend of adopting traditional English surnames as given names for boys.