Dustin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dustin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dustin?
Dustin is spelled D-U-S-T-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Dustin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Dustin derives from an Old Norse personal name meaning “Thor”s stone“ or ”Thor“s rock.”
- Origin
- Dustin is commonly associated with Old Norse origins and derives from a personal name used in medieval Scandinavia.
- Pronunciation
- DUS-tin · 2 syllables
Dustin Popularity in 2025
Rank#728
Recorded Births365
- Boys usage fell 41 places to #728 and recorded 30 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dustin Mean?
Dustin derives from an Old Norse personal name meaning “Thor”s stone“ or ”Thor“s rock.”
Origin: Dustin is commonly associated with Old Norse origins and derives from a personal name used in medieval Scandinavia.
How Do You Pronounce Dustin?
PronunciationDUS-tin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dustin?
- History
- The name Dustin has been recorded in English usage and has been used primarily in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
Dustin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 365 | #728 |
| 2024 | Boys | 395 | #687 |
| 2023 | Boys | 382 | #695 |
| 2022 | Boys | 442 | #629 |
| 2021 | Boys | 444 | #622 |
| 2020 | Boys | 404 | #653 |
| 2019 | Boys | 491 | #567 |
| 2018 | Boys | 543 | #522 |
| 2017 | Boys | 535 | #529 |
| 2016 | Boys | 554 | #531 |
| 2015 | Boys | 577 | #503 |
| 2014 | Boys | 697 | #434 |
| 2013 | Boys | 674 | #431 |
| 2012 | Boys | 800 | #377 |
| 2011 | Boys | 804 | #370 |
| 2010 | Boys | 869 | #353 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,008 | #316 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,103 | #301 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,263 | #272 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,338 | #258 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,477 | #232 |
| 2004 | Girls | 17 | #6,768 |
When Was Dustin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1985 · Boys
10,439 recorded births
National rank #41
1984 · Boys
10,403 recorded births
National rank #41
1986 · Boys
10,317 recorded births
National rank #42
1987 · Boys
10,108 recorded births
National rank #44
Where Dustin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| WV | #299 | 6 |
| MS | #333 | 9 |
| KY | #404 | 12 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| VA | #525 | 14 |
| CO | #535 | 10 |
| OH | #555 | 18 |