Dustin
Dustin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Thor's stone or brave warrior.
Origin and history
Dustin is an English given name derived from an Old English surname, which in turn originates from the Old Norse personal name Þórsteinn (Thorstein). It experienced a major surge in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional option for boys.
Popularity in the United States
208,341 babies in the United States have been named Dustin since 1880. It ranks #179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #651.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.1 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- IN (4 %)
- FL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 28 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 196 |
| 1950-1960 | 284 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,594 |
| 1970-1980 | 26,572 |
| 1980-1990 | 97,314 |
| 1990-2000 | 56,768 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,539 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,544 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,432 |
Famous people named Dustin
- Dustin Hoffman: Actor
- Dustin Johnson: Athlete, Golfer
- Dustin Poirier: MMA Fighter, Athlete
Nicknames
Dusty
Fun facts
- Dustin originated as an English surname derived from the Old Norse name Þórsteinn.
- The name saw a massive surge in usage in the U.S. starting in the 1970s, peaking in the top 50 male names in the 1980s.