Total births
111
Boys' name · since 1887
Rastus
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 111 babies named Rastus, peaking in 1912. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 111
- total births
- 1887–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Rastus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 111 recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Rastus recorded 111 times among boys since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1934.
- 111 total births
- 1887–1934 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
111 boys have been named Rastus since 1887, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1934.
- 111
- total births
- 1887–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Rastus was born in this single decade.
1912
Single peak year
10 babies were named Rastus in 1912 - its busiest year on record.
Rastus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rastus's full recorded timeline at 1920, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1887, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1912 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rastus at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1912
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Rastus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1934
- Peak year (1912)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Rastus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Rastus's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Rastus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
52 births
- 1920s
1920s
37 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 52 births (47% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rastus? ▼
Since 1887, Social Security records show 111 babies named Rastus. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1912, with 10 births.
When was Rastus most popular? ▼
Rastus was most popular in the 1910s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1912.
How long has the name Rastus been used? ▼
Rastus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 48 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Rastus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rashad, Rashawn, Rasheed, Rashaad, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rastus's data
- Rastus's decade-level peak was the 1910s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rastus
Nearby Names Like Rastus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rastus
Rashad Boy
#1788 16,247 births
Rashawn Boy
#3066 6,408 births
Rasheed Boy
#3720 4,838 births
Rashaad Boy
#3476 3,408 births
Rashaun Boy
#4948 3,132 births
Compare Rastus side by side: Rastus vs Rashad Rastus vs Rashawn Rastus vs Rasheed
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rastus: Baby Name Since 1887 - 111 Births, Peak 1912." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rastus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rastus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.