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At a Glance: Name: Dustin – Meaning: probably 'Thor's stone' (from Thorstein) – Origin: English (from Old Norse Þorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', via a Norman surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DUS-tin
Dustin (pronounced DUS-tin) traces back to Old Norse Thorsteinn — 'Thor's stone' — carried into English through a Norman surname. You'll sometimes see it explained as 'brave warrior' or tied to 'dusty' imagery, but that's not accurate; the name's root points to Thorstein, not the English word 'dusty.' It's a timeless, classic boy's name.
Meaning & Origin of Dustin
Meaning: Probably 'thor's stone' (from thorstein).
Origin: English (from Old Norse Þorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', via a Norman surname).
A common claim: Often folk-derived as 'brave warrior' or linked to 'dusty'/'stone' imagery Actually: There's no dusty-area or 'warrior' root; the name most likely descends from Thorstein ('Thor's stone'), not the English word 'dusty.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dustin
Phonetic: DUS-tin IPA: /ˈdʌstɪn/
Popularity of Dustin
Dustin peaked at #41 in 1984, when 10,403 boys were given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #685 with just 394 babies — a steep drop across the SSA's 1916-2024 records.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Dustin mean?
Probably ‘thor’s stone’ (from thorstein). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dustin)
How do you pronounce Dustin?
Dustin is pronounced DUS-tin (IPA: /ˈdʌstɪn/).
Is Dustin a popular name right now?
Dustin peaked at #41 in 1984 and is ranked #685 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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