The baby name Dusty is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʌsti/ (DUS-tee).
Dusty is English in Origin.
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 Hill 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 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 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. |
| 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 | ★★★★★ |
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 |
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