Rusty

At a glance

1,267 dogs named Rusty appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Rusty?

#102dog name of 19,856
1 in 369male dogs
1,267dogs in the records
#222cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 4%Boys 88%Not recorded 8%

4% girls · 96% boys among 1,159 dogs with a recorded sex

Rusty over the years

Rising
07.615.12013: 11.8, 2014: 13.2, 2015: 10.6, 2016: 12.2, 2017: 9.2, 2018: 9.9, 2019: 7.9, 2020: 6.3, 2021: 10.3, 2022: 6.6, 2023: 9.2, 2024: 11.22013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Rusty per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Rusty

RastaRastyRustiRusthyRusselRussRussetRush

Questions

Is Rusty a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).

How popular is Rusty for dogs?

Rusty is the #102 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,267 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Rusty?

Rusty is said in 2 syllables: Rus·ty. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Rusty?

Rasta, Rasty and Rusti sound similar.

What breeds are often named Rusty?

Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Rusty.

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