Dusty
Dusty is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of dust, dusty; or a diminutive of Dustin meaning 'Thor's stone'.
Origin and history
Dusty originated as a nickname, often derived from Dustin or used as a casual vocabulary name referring to dust. While historically given to both boys and girls, it achieved modest popularity in the late 20th century, particularly influenced by pop culture figures like singer Dusty Springfield. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,469 babies in the United States have been named Dusty since 1880. It ranks #2622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.1 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
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 | 68 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 277 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,773 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,255 |
| 1990-2000 | 499 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Dusty
- Dusty Springfield: singer, musician
Fun facts
- British singer Dusty Springfield (born Mary O'Brien) adopted 'Dusty' as a childhood nickname, helping popularize the name globally in the 1960s.
- Dusty is part of a tradition of English vocabulary names that originated as affectionate childhood nicknames before becoming independent given names.