Rush
Every Rush since 1880 — 3,450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rush
Rush is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,434 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,450 American babies have been named Rush. Its peak came in 2023, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rush stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rush year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 126 | #1,434 |
| 2024 | — | — | 121 | #1,493 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,861 | 151 | #1,281 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,980 | 139 | #1,352 |
| 2021 | — | — | 122 | #1,477 |
| 2020 | — | — | 92 | #1,704 |
| 2019 | — | — | 83 | #1,839 |
| 2018 | — | — | 78 | #1,916 |
| 2017 | — | — | 85 | #1,801 |
| 2016 | — | — | 69 | #2,063 |
| 2015 | — | — | 67 | #2,103 |
| 2014 | — | — | 69 | #2,059 |
| 2013 | — | — | 60 | #2,200 |
| 2012 | — | — | 52 | #2,443 |
| 2011 | — | — | 46 | #2,660 |
| 2010 | — | — | 57 | #2,283 |
| 2009 | — | — | 73 | #1,956 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,928 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,175 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,480 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,429 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,445 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,994 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,300 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,086 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,842 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,232 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,028 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,690 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,803 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,236 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,776 |
| 1965 | — | — | 12 | #2,449 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,518 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,124 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,736 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,487 |
| 1940 | — | — | 32 | #1,203 |
| 1935 | — | — | 27 | #1,323 |
| 1930 | — | — | 27 | #1,420 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,572 |
| 1920 | — | — | 29 | #1,374 |
| 1915 | — | — | 23 | #1,449 |
| 1910 | — | — | 10 | #1,105 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #957 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,065 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #802 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #557 |
Famous people named Rush
- Rush Limbaugh Presenter · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rush in 2025?
Rush ranked #1,434 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rush?
3,450 babies have been named Rush in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rush most popular?
Rush peaked in 2023, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Rush a boy or girl name?
Rush is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rush rising or falling?
Rush is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rush?
Well-known people named Rush include Rush Limbaugh (presenter).