Dustin

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Brave Warrior; Dark Stone

Background: The name Dustin comes from the Old English name 'Dustan,' which is derived from the Old Norse 'þorsteinn,' meaning 'Thor's stone.' The name has also been associated with the Latin 'duster,' referring to a brave warrior. This multifaceted origin highlights both strength and a connection to nature.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#177
Total births
209,352
Most popular decade
1980s (294,462 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-251 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1916

Gender usage

99.3% male 0.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1916
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,898
Peak year
1985
Peak year births
10,439
Peak rank
#41
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
394
Recent rank
#685

Female

First year
1968
First year births
16
First year rank
#3,316
Peak year
1986
Peak year births
110
Peak rank
#1,241
Most recent year
2009
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#15,242

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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