Rush Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rush means 'rush' or 'reeds'.
Meaning of the Name Rush
Rush is a gender-neutral name that is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'hrus', meaning 'rush' or 'reeds'. The name may also be derived from the surname Rush, which originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or energetic. In addition, Rush is a popular surname among Jewish families, particularly of Russian or Ukrainian descent.
Popularity of the Name Rush
The popularity for the name Rush peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 138 births, which ranked number 2,882 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Rush had the most female births in 2022 with 6, which ranked number 13,527 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 138, which ranked number 1,346 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rush has increased sharply over the last ten years from 52 births to 144 births, an increase of 176.92%. Among males, Rush has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 52 births to 138 births, an increase of 165.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rush
- 20 Year Trend of Rush: 657.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Rush: 176.92%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rush: 165.38%
Popularity of Rush by State
For males, Rush was most popular in Southwestern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rush. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 5 | 226 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 5 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 7 | 699 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 6 | 589 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 7 | 825 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rush
- Total Births of Rush: 159 (10.72%)
- Male Births of Rush: 152 (10.25%)
Given the upward trend of Rush over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.72% increase in total births, for a total of 159 births in 2024. Male births for Rush have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 152 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.25%.