Rusty
Pronunciation: [ r-UHST-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rusty first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 525 babies have been named Rusty in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rusty is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,993 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,993
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Rusty
Rusty is a girl name .
Is Rusty a boy or girl name? Rusty is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,993 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,364. Rusty is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rusty is currently ranked #16,993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rusty include Rus, Ruy, Ruie, and Ruskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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