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Rusty

RUS-tee

Popularity

#11922

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

18,309

Peak Year

#576 in 1961

First Recorded

1927

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A nickname turned given name, originally derived from the reddish-brown color of rust. Often used as a nickname for someone with red hair.

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rusty Wallace

    American retired NASCAR driver and commentator

  • Rusty Young

    American country rock and bluegrass musician

Personality Traits

FriendlyOutgoingEnergeticCheerful

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