Total births
93
Boys' name · since 2012
Rustam
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 93 babies named Rustam, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8188
- among boys today
- 93
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other boys
93 babies have been named Rustam since 2012, making it today's #8188 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rustam has been recorded 93 times among boys since 2012, currently ranked #8188 nationally and more common than 43% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #8188 among boys today
- 93 born since 2012
- 2010s peak decade
- 43% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rustam is currently the #8188 boys' name in America, more common than 43% of boys - 93 born since 2012, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8188
- among boys today
- 93
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other boys
Rustam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8188
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 43% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Rustam was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
12 babies were named Rustam in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Rustam compares
93 25th percentile among 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
Rustam's all-time total is 75% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rustam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 93 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rustam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rustam's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2015, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rustam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#8,188
Active since
2012
Rustam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Rustam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rustam's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Rustam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
50 births
- 2020s
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 50 births (54% of all-time use).
Rustam by state
Where Rustam concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 5.4% |
California share of Rustam's total US births 5.4%
5 of 93 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rustam? ▼
Rustam has been given to 93 babies in the U.S. since 2012, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8188 as of the latest data. 12 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Rustam most popular? ▼
Rustam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Rustam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rustam are California (5 births).
How long has the name Rustam been used? ▼
Rustam has been recorded in Social Security data since 2012, spanning 14 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rustam? ▼
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 Rustam's data
- Rustam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (50 total births) through the 2020s (43) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rustams (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rustam
Nearby Names Like Rustam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rustam
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 Rustam side by side: Rustam vs Russell Rustam vs Rusty Rustam vs Russel
Related Names
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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, 2012–2025 (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. "Rustam: #8188 Boys' Name - 93 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rustam. 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 Rustam 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.