Rusty

Pronunciation: [ r-UHST-ee ]

Girl Name #16,993 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rusty is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-UHST-ee.

Parents who love the name Rusty often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #16,993
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Rus Ruy Rusie

Also a Boy Name

Rusty is also used as a boy name, ranked #3364.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty

Is Rusty a boy or girl name?

Rusty is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16993. As a boy name, it is ranked #3364. Rusty is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rusty?

Rusty is pronounced r-UHST-ee.

How popular is the name Rusty?

Rusty is currently ranked #16993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rusty?

Common nicknames for Rusty include Rus, Ruy, and Rusie.

Is Rusty a common or rare name?

Rusty is an uncommon name, ranked #16993 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Rusie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.