Dustin
Dustin is a boys' name of English origin meaning “brave warrior, Thor's stone.” It ranked #729 in the United States in 2025. Dustin derives from the Old Norse 'Thorstein' (Thor's stone) via the Old English surname Dustin.
how do you pronounce Dustin?
DUS-tin
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what does Dustin mean?
The name Dustin means “brave warrior, Thor's stone.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Dustin derives from the Old Norse 'Thorstein' (Thor's stone) via the Old English surname Dustin. The name exploded in popularity after Dustin Hoffman's breakthrough in The Graduate (1967). While it peaked in the 1980s, it retains a friendly, approachable character that many parents still find appealing.
where does the name Dustin come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Dustin. The commonly repeated derivation from Old Norse 'Thorstein' (Thor's stone) via an Old English surname is not confirmed by anything found here, so it is not restated as settled fact.
the history of Dustin
Nothing here documents its history as a first name, including the claim that Dustin Hoffman's fame drove its rise; without a source, that timeline can't be confirmed.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #729 |
| 2024 | #689 |
| 2023 | #695 |
| 2022 | #631 |
| 2021 | #622 |
| 2020 | #653 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Dustin?
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who are famous people named Dustin?
- Dustin Hoffman (American actor, The Graduate, Rain Man)
- Dustin Johnson (American professional golfer)
what names are similar to Dustin?
what names go well with Dustin?
Sibling names that share Dustin's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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