Dustin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DUS-tin · 2 syllables
Probably from Old Norse Thorsteinn (“Thor's stone”).
- Origin
- Germanic, Norse
- Pronunciation
- DUS-tin
- US rank (2025)
- #728
- US babies a year
- about 422 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
How popular is Dustin?
Dustin was the #728 name in the US in 2025, given to 365 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #728 |
| Australia | #274 |
How old are people named Dustin?
Half of US adults named Dustin are older than 39; most are between 24 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Dustin
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Dustin have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Michiel
- Cody
- Inger
Names like Dustin
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Deric
- Brandon
- Jamal
- Brannon
- Aric
- Michiel
- Inger
- Cody
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Questions about Dustin
How do you pronounce Dustin?
Dustin is pronounced DUS-tin.
How popular is the name Dustin?
Dustin was the #728 name in the US in 2025, given to 365 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Dustin?
Half of US adults named Dustin are older than 39. Most are between 24 and 51.