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The baby name Dusty is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʌsti/ (DUS-tee).

Dusty is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌsti/ (DUS-tee)

What is the meaning of the name Dusty ?

The baby name Dusty is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʌsti/ (DUS-tee).

Dusty is English in Origin.

Dusty is an English unisex diminutive and independent given name, most often linked to Dustin. Dustin traces back to an English surname from Norman French Toustin/Tustin, ultimately from Old Norse Þórsteinn (“Thor’s stone”). As a first name, Dusty gained currency in the mid‑20th century in the United States and Britain, fitting the friendly, Western-tinged nickname style and seeing peaks in the 1970s–1980s; it appears for both boys and girls.

The core meaning inherits “Thor’s stone,” symbolizing strength and protection, while the everyday English word dusty adds earthy, windswept imagery. Variant spellings include Dusti and Dustie (often feminine), Dustyn and Dustan; related forms are Dustin and the cognates Torsten/Thorsten. Dusty works as a casual short form for Dustin or as a standalone, offering a warm, homespun vibe with crossover appeal.

Dusty has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dusty

Dusty Hill Musician · Born 1949 · United States Dusty Hill was a musician best known as the bassist and vocalist for the rock band ZZ Top. He played a key role in the band's success with hits like 'La Grange' and 'Tush'. Born in 1949 in the United States, Hill's blues-infused rock sound left a lasting impact on music. Jared Martin Actor · Born 1941 · United States Dusty Martin, born Jared Christopher Martin, was an American actor best known for playing Steven "Dusty" Farlow on Dallas. He also appeared in the science fiction series The Fantastic Journey and War of the Worlds. Dusty Anderson Actor · Born 1918 · United States Dusty Anderson was an American actress known for her roles in films during the 1940s. She appeared in movies like 'Cover Girl' and 'The Phantom Thief'. Her career in Hollywood was relatively brief, but she made a mark with her performances in these classic films.

Celebrity babies named Dusty

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Dusty Rose Levine Behati Prinsloo model Adam Levine television actor

Dusty – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AZ 0 #43 1 706
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
Canada Girls 1994 #290 7 2,166
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
France Boys 2011 #413 3 2,819
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Boys 0 #467 21 10,188
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #867 26 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #900 17 8,487
CO Boys 0 #905 16 15,656
NL Boys 0 #907 45 5,873
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #923 30 5,697
NL Girls 0 #932 24 5,933
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,067 6 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,099 80 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,121 21 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Dusty is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
AE
AZ

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People also ask about Dusty

Dusty is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Dusty is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʌsti/ (DUS-tee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dustie, Dustey, Dusti and Dusty (as used spelling variations).
Yes — Dusty ranked #290 in Canada in 1994, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Dusty ranks highest in Canada (#290 in 1994).
Yes — 3 notable people named Dusty are in our database, including Dusty Hill (Musician), Jared Martin (Actor), Dusty Anderson (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Dusty for their child, including Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine.