Total births
126
Boys' name · since 1987
Rushton
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 126 babies named Rushton, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 126
- total births
- 1987–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
126 boys have been named Rushton since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Rushton has 126 recorded births among boys since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2021.
- 126 total births
- 1987–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
126 boys have been named Rushton since 1987, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 126
- total births
- 1987–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Rushton was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
13 babies were named Rushton in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
Rushton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rushton's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rushton at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2013
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Rushton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2021
- Peak year (2013)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Rushton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rushton's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Rushton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 9
2020s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 76 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rushton? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 126 babies named Rushton. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 13 births.
When was Rushton most popular? ▼
Rushton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
How long has the name Rushton been used? ▼
Records for Rushton go back to 1987, giving 35 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Rushton? ▼
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 Rushton's data
- Rushton's decade-level peak was the 2010s (76 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2020s -- 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 Rushton
Nearby Names Like Rushton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rushton
Russell Boy
#367 359,780 births
Rusty Boy
#3354 17,802 births
Russel Boy
#4434 16,610 births
Russ Boy
#6215 6,131 births
Rush Boy
#1487 3,438 births
Compare Rushton side by side: Rushton vs Russell Rushton vs Rusty Rushton vs Russel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1987–2021 (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. "Rushton: Baby Name Since 1987 - 126 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rushton. 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 Rushton 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.