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.
About 62 boys were named Rustin in 2025.
Civil rights leader and strategist for the March on Washington
Introspective detective played by Matthew McConaughey · True Detective
Antagonist in the Blair Witch mythology · The Blair Witch Project
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
