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The baby name Dustin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʌstɪn/ (DUS-tin).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌstɪn/ (DUS-tin)

What is the meaning of the name Dustin ?

The baby name Dustin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʌstɪn/ (DUS-tin).

Dustin is in Origin.

Dustin is an English given name drawn from a medieval surname that traces back to Old Norse Þórsteinn, “Thor’s stone” (Þórr, the thunder god, + steinn, “stone/rock”). The name traveled through Norman French into England as Turstin/Thurstan; phonetic drift in Middle English produced the surname Dustin, which later migrated into use as a forename. Cognates include Scandinavian Torsten/Thorsten and Old English-influenced Thurstan.

As a family name it appears in English records from the 1200s. As a given name it found broad American favor in the mid-late 20th century, surging in the 1970s–80s, a wave often linked to actor Dustin Hoffman (himself named after silent-film star Dustin Farnum). Usage today is steady in North America and rarer in the UK. Common variants are Dustan, Dusten, Dustyn, with the nickname Dusty; related forms include Torsten/Thorsten and Thurston/Thurstan.

Dustin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dustin

Dustin Hoffman Actor · Born 1937 · United States Dustin Hoffman is an acclaimed actor from the United States, best known for his role in the film 'The Graduate'. He has also delivered memorable performances in 'Rain Man' and 'Tootsie'. Born in 1937, Hoffman has had a significant impact on the film industry with his versatile acting skills. Dustin Milligan Actor · Born 1985 · Canada Dustin Milligan is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Ted Mullens on the popular TV series Schitt's Creek. Born in 1985, he has also appeared in films like Extract and TV shows such as 90210. His work on Schitt's Creek has earned him significant recognition. Dustin Lance Black Actor · Born 1974 · United States Dustin Lance Black is best known for his work as a screenwriter and director, particularly for the film 'Milk', which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He has also been an influential advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. In addition to 'Milk', he wrote the screenplay for 'J. Edgar', a biographical drama about the FBI director.
Dustin Clare Actor · Born 1982 · Australia Dustin Clare is an Australian actor best known for his role as Gannicus in the television series Spartacus. He has also appeared in the series McLeod's Daughters and the film Pacific Rim: Uprising. Born in 1982, Clare has made a significant mark in both television and film with his dynamic performances. Dustin Nguyen Actor · Born 1962 · United States Dustin Nguyen is an actor best known for his role as Harry Truman Ioki in the TV series 21 Jump Street. Born in 1962, he has also appeared in films like Little Fish and The Doom Generation. He continues to work in both American and Vietnamese film industries. Dustin Diamond Actor · Born 1977 · United States Dustin Diamond was an American actor best known for playing Samuel 'Screech' Powers on the popular television series 'Saved by the Bell'. He portrayed this character throughout the show's run and in its spin-offs, becoming a memorable figure in 1990s pop culture.

Dustin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2015 #1 429
Ireland Boys 1981 #1 332
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
CR 0 #146 13 5,526
MT Boys 0 #172 8 4,064
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
TW Boys 0 #217 25 7,111
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
EC Boys 0 #240 7 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
Germany Boys 0 #254 1,576 5,697
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
Canada Boys 2024 #277 30 2,588
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
JP Boys 0 #285 13 7,909
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
PL Boys 0 #320 16 6,459
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PH Boys 0 #349 35 11,440
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
Germany 0 #352 87 2,542
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
CR Boys 0 #358 134 10,188
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
France Boys 2018 #387 3 2,908
UY Boys 0 #390 10 5,922
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
ZA 0 #412 36 14,421
Austria Boys 0 #422 21 2,180
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PA Boys 0 #448 34 9,305
GT Boys 0 #461 14 7,625
AR Boys 0 #477 7 7,628
HK Boys 0 #493 35 12,905
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
PS Boys 0 #535 14 10,655
United States Boys 2024 #544 394 7,044
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BO Boys 0 #561 32 9,244
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
CL Boys 0 #596 70 13,390
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #665 33 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
NL Boys 0 #698 259 5,873
PE Boys 0 #730 149 14,506
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
CO Boys 0 #861 60 15,656
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #895 36 5,610
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
ZA Boys 0 #913 268 25,619
MX Boys 0 #914 69 16,355
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
United States Girls 2009 #928 6 9,986
NG Boys 0 #930 22 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,076 17 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,359 113 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,594 21 28,008

Dustin is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Sweden
Germany

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People also ask about Dustin

Dustin is predominantly a boy's name.
Dustin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʌstɪn/ (DUS-tin).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dustyn, Dusten, Duston, Dustan and Dustan.
Yes, very popular — Dustin ranked #1 in Germany in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Dustin ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2015).
Dustin's popularity is declining. It moved from #268 in 2014 to #277 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 7 notable people named Dustin are in our database, including Dustin Hoffman (Actor), Dustin Milligan (Actor), Dustin Lance Black (Actor).