Dustin name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Norse
Usage: English, English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dustin d(u)-stin
Meaning: Valiant Fighter, the Brave, Thor's Stone and Inspired By a Family Name
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What does Dustin mean?

Used majorly in Finnish, Norwegian, English, German, Danish and Swedish darling, Dustin is used as a gender insensitive name, Dustin means "Valiant Fighter, Brave Warrior, Thor's Stone or Inspired By a Family Name" is of Old Norse origin.

Dustin is English cognate of Dustin. Also Dustin is English cognate of The Old Norse Personal Name Þórstæinn.

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How does Dustin feel as a baby name?

Dustin is a strong and attractive name for a baby boy. It has positive connotations, such as being brave and determined. As a name it carries with it memories of youth and innocence, making it a great choice for any baby boy.

It also evokes the idea of having strong character traits that will last a lifetime, giving parents assurance that their child will be well-equipped to conquer life's challenges. As a name, Dustin stands out among the rest and gives parents peace of mind that their son will have an identity and personality to be proud of.

How do I pronounce Dustin?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Dustin is d(u)-stin. Some people pronounce it as dus-tin.

Variants of Dustin

Dust, Dustinjames

Names that rhyme with Dustin

How popular is the name Dustin?

Dustin is an extremely popular in United States where over 206750 new-borns have been given the name since 1916. At the peak of its usage in 1984, the moniker grabbed the 41st spot and 10437 baby boys were given the name.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 11 times Dustin is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1998, peaked in 2018 when it ranked 2445th.

In France, it has been in use since 1983 and achieved its top ranking of 1438 in 1991.

Dustin is a rare baby name in Ireland where it may not be used now.

But Dustin is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 5000 have the name. According to our research, at least 200000 people have been bestowed Dustin around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018525535
2017527533
2016530550
2015501576
2014434694
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Facts

Dustin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands72812505
Finland32000
Sweden481520
Norway52120
Denmark31020

Here's what numbers has to say about Dustin

People enjoy your presence and go out with you just to hear you talk about inspirational stuff. You don't work hard enough because you rely on luck. You stay true to your opinion and beliefs. Once you put your mind to something, there's no letting go until you get it done. If someone catches your eye, you are into the person before you even know it. However, this affects your self-confidence in a negative way.

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Sibling Names for Dustin

When it comes to naming a baby boy, Dustin is a great choice. It's a trendy and cool name that has been popular for several years now. If you're considering this name for your little one, we've compiled a list of sibling names that pair perfectly with Dustin. Check out our list below for some inspiration!

Names for Dustin's sister

Brother for Dustin

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