Dustin
Dustin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌstɪn/
Meaning and origin of Dustin
Root meaning: “Thor's stone”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages (very rarely also given to women).
Etymology
Probably from Old Norse Þorsteinn (“Thor's stone”).
How popular is Dustin?
Since 1880, 1,380 girls and 208,341 boys in the U.S. have been named Dustin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1243 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #41 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #729 for boys, with 365 babies given the name.
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Dustin FAQ
What does the name Dustin mean?
Dustin traces back to a root meaning "Thor's stone". A male given name from the Germanic languages (very rarely also given to women). Probably from Old Norse Þorsteinn (“Thor's stone”).
What is the origin of the name Dustin?
Dustin is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Dustin?
Since 1880, 1,380 girls and 208,341 boys in the U.S. have been named Dustin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1243 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #41 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #729 for boys, with 365 babies given the name.
Is Dustin a boy or girl name?
Dustin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,380 girls and 208,341 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.