The nameDustin
Dustin is a name of the 1980s in America, made famous by Dustin Hoffman.
- Boy's name
- Norse
Meaning
Dustin comes from an English surname, perhaps from the Norse Thorsteinn, "Thor's stone".
Origin
Norse, through English.
History
Dustin Hoffman's success in the late 1960s launched the name. In the United States it reached 41st place in 1984.
Did you know?
- Dustin Hoffman won two Oscars for best actor, for Kramer vs. Kramer and Rain Man.
Famous people named Dustin
- Dustin Hoffman, actor
- Dustin Johnson, golfer
- Dustin Poirier, fighter
Popularity of the name Dustin
Dustin in the United States
Dustin was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 98,154 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Dustin. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Dustin in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 413 births a year on average, against 540 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Dustin
Names from the same generation as Dustin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dustin mean?
Dustin comes from an English surname, perhaps from the Norse Thorsteinn, "Thor's stone".
What is the origin of the name Dustin?
Norse, through English.
Is Dustin a girl's or a boy's name?
Dustin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Dustin?
In 2024, Dustin was the 686th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 394 births.
What are good sibling names for Dustin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jacqueline, Christina, Kathleen and Kelly for a sister, Ronald, Marc, Jakob and Gregory for a brother.
Who are famous people named Dustin?
Dustin Hoffman, actor; Dustin Johnson, golfer; Dustin Poirier, fighter.