Rustin

French

"redhead, fox-colored"

Rustin Origin and Meaning

The name Rustin is a boy's name.

Rustin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English word "rust" (meaning reddish-brown) or possibly as a variation of the surname Ruston, which referred to someone from a town with rushes. The name gained some recognition through American civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. While not among the most common first names in the United States, Rustin has a distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking something uncommon yet accessible. It carries connotations of strength and individuality, with a vintage charm that fits modern naming trends favoring surnames as first names. The name has remained relatively stable in usage without experiencing dramatic peaks or declines in popularity.

Rustin Rank in US Top 1000

# 972 in the US

Famous People Named Rustin

• Rustin Wilkinson son of Rachelle and Jayson Wilkinson (one of the quintuplets)

The name Rustin in Pop Culture

• Rustin Spencer "Rust" Cohle character in season 1 TV series True Detective