Duston
Duston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dusty settlement or Dusti's farmstead.
Origin and history
Duston is a habitational name derived from Old English, referencing a place such as Duston in Northamptonshire. It combines elements likely meaning 'dusty' or 'Dustie's' and 'settlement' (tun). In the United States, it is a rare male given name, used as a variant spelling of Dustin.
Popularity in the United States
1,165 babies in the United States have been named Duston since 1880. It ranks #3529 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.3 %)
- LA (32.2 %)
- CA (4 %)
- AL (3.4 %)
- AZ (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 250 |
| 1980-1990 | 494 |
| 1990-2000 | 277 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dusty, Dust
Fun facts
- Duston fits into the long-standing English tradition of adapting local place names and family surnames into personal given names.
- It functions primarily as an alternative spelling of Dustin, which peaked in U.S. popularity during the late 20th century.