Dustin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A brave warrior like Thor's bold stone.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #656
- Peak
- #41 in 1984
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dustin Means
Dustin is a boy name of English origin. A brave warrior like Thor's bold stone.
How Popular Dustin Is
Dustin currently ranks #656 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #41 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Dustin
- Dustin reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #41 in 1984.
- Once a top name, Dustin has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Dustin has been a top 100 name across 143+ years of American history.
- Dustin is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Dustin
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dustin
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Questions About Dustin
What does Dustin mean?
Dustin is a boy name of English origin. A brave warrior like Thor's bold stone.
How popular is Dustin?
Dustin currently ranks #656 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #41 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Dustin come from?
Dustin comes from English roots. Dustin reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #41 in 1984.
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