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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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
