Ruston is an uncommon, yet intriguing male given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'rustan', which means 'to rust' or 'make red'. This name was originally used as a surname before evolving into a given name in some cases. Ruston is not widely popular and therefore retains a unique and distinctive character.
The name Ruston experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with a significant spike in recent years. From 1948 to 1975, there were fewer than 10 births per year on average. However, starting from 1976, there was a marked increase in popularity, with annual births ranging between 7 and 20. The name reached its peak in the late 2010s and early 2020s, with over 30 births recorded annually between 2017 and 2022. In total, there have been 869 births named Ruston since 1948.