Dustin Boy
Origin(s)
English; Old French
Meaning
brave warrior; from the town of Duston
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dustin has roots in Old French, derived from the name 'Dustan', which means 'brave warrior'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film. Dustin has also been associated with notable figures in entertainment and sports.
Trend Summary
Dustin experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Variants
- Dusty
International Variants
- Dustin (English)
Famous people named Dustin
Dustin Hoffman is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Graduate' and 'Rain Man'.
Dustin Pedroia is a former professional baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox.
Dustin Johnson is a professional golfer who has won multiple major championships.
Dustin Lynch is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Fictional characters named Dustin
Dustin Henderson is a character in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', known for his intelligence and humor.
Dustin is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where he is a student who goes on educational adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
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 California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Dustin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dustin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 43 | |
| TX | 36 | |
| FL | 32 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| PA | 16 | |
| NY | 16 | |
| VA | 13 | |
| MI | 13 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| OK | 12 | |
| ID | 12 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| UT | 10 | |
| IN | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 31 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 42 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 53 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1968 | 448 |
| 1969 | 758 |
| 1970 | 1,285 |
| 1971 | 1,471 |
| 1972 | 1,561 |
| 1973 | 1,616 |
| 1974 | 2,197 |
| 1975 | 2,678 |
| 1976 | 3,212 |
| 1977 | 3,477 |
| 1978 | 4,177 |
| 1979 | 4,899 |
| 1980 | 8,415 |
| 1981 | 9,353 |
| 1982 | 9,550 |
| 1983 | 9,679 |
| 1984 | 10,403 |
| 1985 | 10,439 |
| 1986 | 10,317 |
| 1987 | 10,108 |
| 1988 | 9,336 |
| 1989 | 9,715 |
| 1990 | 8,457 |
| 1991 | 7,383 |
| 1992 | 6,798 |
| 1993 | 6,310 |
| 1994 | 6,459 |
| 1995 | 5,921 |
| 1996 | 4,874 |
| 1997 | 4,277 |
| 1998 | 3,445 |
| 1999 | 2,844 |
| 2000 | 2,621 |
| 2001 | 2,424 |
| 2002 | 1,982 |
| 2003 | 1,769 |
| 2004 | 1,554 |
| 2005 | 1,477 |
| 2006 | 1,338 |
| 2007 | 1,263 |
| 2008 | 1,103 |
| 2009 | 1,008 |
| 2010 | 868 |
| 2011 | 804 |
| 2012 | 800 |
| 2013 | 674 |
| 2014 | 696 |
| 2015 | 577 |
| 2016 | 554 |
| 2017 | 535 |
| 2018 | 543 |
| 2019 | 490 |
| 2020 | 403 |
| 2021 | 443 |
| 2022 | 442 |
| 2023 | 382 |
| 2024 | 394 |