Red-haired or from the rusty estate
Originally an English surname, Rustin likely originated as a nickname for someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion. It may also be a variant of the name Rushton, referring to a town or farmstead near rushes. In modern times, it is often associated with civil rights history.
Less common today
Rustin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,442 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Civil rights leader and strategist for the March on Washington
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