Total births
3,438
Boys' name · since 1880
Rush
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 3,438 babies named Rush, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1487
- among boys today
- 3,438
- born since 1880
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rush is the #1487 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,438 recorded since 1880.
Rush has 3,438 recorded births among boys since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1487 as of the latest data, more common than 90% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #1487 among boys today
- 3,438 born since 1880
- 2020s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rush is currently the #1487 boys' name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 3,438 born since 1880, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1487
- among boys today
- 3,438
- born since 1880
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Rush vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1487
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Rush was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
151 babies were named Rush in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Rush compares
3,438 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rush's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rush | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,438 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 151 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rush's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rush's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1896, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 151, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rush at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,487
Active since
1880
Rush popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 151
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Rush popularity over time - girls
12 total births recorded since 2022 (Rush as girls' name)
Rush by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Rush's strongest decade.
751 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Rush births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 82
1880s
82 births
- 1890s 84
1890s
84 births
- 1900s 35
1900s
35 births
- 1910s 225
1910s
225 births
- 1920s 230
1920s
230 births
- 1930s 195
1930s
195 births
- 1940s 224
1940s
224 births
- 1950s 171
1950s
171 births
- 1960s 126
1960s
126 births
- 1970s 108
1970s
108 births
- 1980s 124
1980s
124 births
- 1990s 152
1990s
152 births
- 2000s 265
2000s
265 births
- 2010s
2010s
666 births
- 2020s
2020s
751 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 751 births (22% of all-time use).
How Rush compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rush's total volume
Rush vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rush by state
Where Rush concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 261 | 7.6% |
| #2 | California | | 61 | 1.8% |
| #3 | West Virginia | | 48 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 34 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 33 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 30 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 30 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Florida | | 22 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Rush's total US births 7.6%
Even split
261 of 3,438 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Rush appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rush? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 3,438 babies named Rush. Today it holds rank #1487 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 151 births.
When was Rush most popular? ▼
Rush was most popular in the 2020s decade with 751 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Rush most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rush are Texas (261 births), California (61 births), West Virginia (48 births).
How long has the name Rush been used? ▼
Records for Rush go back to 1880, giving 146 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rush? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Russell, Rusty, Russel, Russ, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rush's data
- Texas records the most Rushs (261 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Rush
Nearby Names Like Rush
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rush
Russell Boy
#367 359,780 births
Rusty Boy
#3354 17,802 births
Russel Boy
#4434 16,610 births
Russ Boy
#6215 6,131 births
Rustin Boy
#2430 2,903 births
Compare Rush side by side: Rush vs Russell Rush vs Rusty Rush vs Russel
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Rush
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Cristobal #1484
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Eros #1490
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2,259 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1880–2025 (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. "Rush: #1487 Boys' Name - 3,438 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rush. 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 Rush 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 June 2026.