Total births
962
Boys' name · since 1948
Ruston
Ruston has 962 recorded births since 1948 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3011
- among boys today
- 962
- born since 1948
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
962 babies have been named Ruston since 1948, making it today's #3011 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ruston recorded 962 times among boys since 1948, holding rank #3011 nationally today, ahead of 79% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2025.
- #3011 among boys today
- 962 born since 1948
- 2020s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ruston is currently the #3011 boys' name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 962 born since 1948, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3011
- among boys today
- 962
- born since 1948
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Ruston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3011
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Ruston was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
52 babies were named Ruston in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Ruston compares
962 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Ruston's all-time total is 162% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ruston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 962 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ruston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruston splits its recorded history at 1991: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruston at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,011
Active since
1948
Ruston popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Ruston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ruston's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Ruston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 31
1950s
31 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s
1970s
108 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
107 births
- 2000s 98
2000s
98 births
- 2010s
2010s
180 births
- 2020s
2020s
249 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 249 births (26% of all-time use).
How Ruston 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 Ruston's total volume
Ruston vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ruston by state
Where Ruston concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 92 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 51 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Ruston's total US births 9.6%
Even split
92 of 962 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruston? ▼
962 babies have been named Ruston since 1948. It currently ranks #3011 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 52 births.
When was Ruston most popular? ▼
Ruston was most popular in the 2020s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Ruston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ruston are Texas (92 births), Louisiana (51 births), Mississippi (6 births).
How long has the name Ruston been used? ▼
Ruston has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 78 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ruston? ▼
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 Ruston's data
- Texas records the most Rustons (92 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 Ruston
Nearby Names Like Ruston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruston
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 Ruston side by side: Ruston vs Russell Ruston vs Rusty Ruston vs Russel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ruston
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, 1948–2025 (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. "Ruston: #3011 Boys' Name - 962 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruston. 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 Ruston 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.