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).