Dustin Boy

Popularity: #598 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DUS-tin //ˈdʌstɪn//

Origin: English; Old French

Meaning: brave warrior; from the town of Duston

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dustin has its roots in Old Norse, derived from the name "Þórsteinn," which translates to "Thor's stone." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old Norse to Middle English, where it was adapted as "Dustan." The Old Norse elements "Þór" (Thor) and "steinn" (stone) reflect the cultural significance of Norse mythology and the reverence for the god Thor, who was associated with strength and protection. The name made its way into English usage during the medieval period, influenced by the Viking settlements in England, which facilitated the integration of Norse names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Dustin gained prominence in the 11th century, particularly through figures such as Saint Dustan, an English abbot and bishop who lived during the 10th century. Saint Dustan was known for his role in the monastic reform and was later canonized, contributing to the name's religious and cultural significance in medieval England.

The name also appears in various historical texts and records, further solidifying its presence in English history. The name's association with strength and resilience, stemming from its etymological roots, has contributed to its enduring legacy.

Culturally, the name Dustin has been associated with qualities such as bravery and steadfastness, resonating with the heroic ideals found in Norse mythology. The name has also been linked to various literary and artistic representations throughout history, reflecting themes of valor and loyalty.

While diminutive forms like Dusty have emerged, the original name retains its historical weight and significance, embodying a connection to both ancient traditions and the evolution of language in England.

Famous people named Dustin

In this section, you will find notable people named Dustin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dustin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dustin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dustin Hoffman is an actor best known for The Graduate, Rain Man, and Midnight Cowboy.

Dustin Pedroia is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Boston Red Sox and winning the American League MVP award.

Dustin Johnson is a professional golfer best known for winning multiple major championships and being ranked world number one.

Dustin Lynch is a country music singer best known for his hits such as Cowboys and Angels, and Small Town Boy.

Dustin Milligan is an actor best known for his roles in Schitt's Creek, 90210, and The Best of Me.

Fictional characters named Dustin

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Dustin Henderson is a fictional character from the Netflix series Stranger Things. He is a member of the group of friends who confront supernatural forces in their small town.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dustin was first seen in the United States in 1916.

Dustin has ranked as high as #71 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Dustin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dustin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dustin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dustin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 365 365 0
2024 395 395 0
2023 382 382 0
2022 442 442 0
2021 444 444 0
2020 404 404 0
2019 491 491 0
2018 543 543 0
2017 535 535 0
2016 554 554 0
2015 577 577 0
2014 697 697 0
2013 674 674 0
2012 800 800 0
2011 804 804 0
2010 869 869 0
2009 1,014 1,008 6
2008 1,103 1,103 0
2007 1,263 1,263 0
2006 1,338 1,338 0
2005 1,484 1,477 7
2004 1,571 1,554 17
2003 1,774 1,769 5
2002 1,987 1,982 5
2001 2,424 2,424 0
2000 2,629 2,621 8
1999 2,852 2,844 8
1998 3,445 3,445 0
1997 4,288 4,277 11
1996 4,895 4,874 21
1995 5,937 5,921 16
1994 6,474 6,459 15
1993 6,329 6,310 19
1992 6,820 6,798 22
1991 7,407 7,383 24
1990 8,488 8,457 31
1989 9,761 9,715 46
1988 9,422 9,337 85
1987 10,186 10,108 78
1986 10,427 10,317 110
1985 10,520 10,439 81
1984 10,491 10,403 88
1983 9,773 9,678 95
1982 9,631 9,551 80
1981 9,452 9,350 102
1980 8,490 8,416 74
1979 4,956 4,899 57
1978 4,212 4,177 35
1977 3,514 3,477 37
1976 3,244 3,212 32
1975 2,703 2,677 26
1974 2,215 2,197 18
1973 1,645 1,616 29
1972 1,582 1,561 21
1971 1,493 1,471 22
1970 1,303 1,285 18
1969 773 758 15
1968 464 448 16
1967 51 51 0
1966 50 50 0
1965 52 52 0
1964 40 40 0
1963 43 43 0
1962 53 53 0
1961 46 46 0
1960 53 53 0
1959 39 39 0
1958 19 19 0
1957 32 32 0
1956 27 27 0
1955 42 42 0
1954 31 31 0
1953 22 22 0
1952 27 27 0
1951 24 24 0
1950 21 21 0
1949 31 31 0
1948 22 22 0
1947 31 31 0
1946 26 26 0
1945 26 26 0
1944 16 16 0
1943 12 12 0
1942 11 11 0
1941 7 7 0
1940 14 14 0
1938 10 10 0
1935 7 7 0
1927 7 7 0
1926 6 6 0
1924 9 9 0
1923 6 6 0
1922 11 11 0
1921 6 6 0
1920 8 8 0
1919 6 6 0
1918 10 10 0
1917 7 7 0
1916 5 5 0

Top States for Dustin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 43
12%
TX 36
10%
FL 32
9%
OH 19
5%
NY 16
4%
PA 16
4%
AZ 13
4%
VA 13
4%
MI 13
4%
NC 13
4%
OK 12
3%
ID 12
3%
GA 11
3%
UT 10
3%
IN 9
3%
WA 8
2%
OR 8
2%
AR 8
2%
KS 7
2%
MA 7
2%
MO 7
2%
SC 7
2%
NM 6
2%
CT 6
2%
LA 6
2%
IL 6
2%
TN 6
2%
KY 5
1%
IA 5
1%