Dusty

Dusty: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Dusty

  • A diminutive of the male given name Dustin.

Etymology

Derived from Dustin.

How popular is Dusty?

41U.S. babies in 2025
#316peak rank (1981)
15,131babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,469 girls and 10,662 boys in the U.S. have been named Dusty (30% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #583 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #316 in 1981. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dusty FAQ

What does the name Dusty mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Dustin. Derived from Dustin.

How popular is the name Dusty?

Since 1880, 4,469 girls and 10,662 boys in the U.S. have been named Dusty (30% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #583 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #316 in 1981. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dusty a boy or girl name?

Dusty is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,469 girls and 10,662 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.