NAME PROFILE
Duston
Derived from Old English and Old Norse elements meaning 'Thor's stone' or 'dusty settlement.' This name reflects a blend of celestial strength and grounded reliability, suggesting a personality that is both resilient and down-to-earth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,165 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1978 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 48%LA — 38%NC — 5%AZ — 5%CA — 5%
Notable People
Duston Honeycutt (Professional BMX athlete) · Duston Roberts (Creative director and journalist) · Duston Moore (Information security researcher) · Duston McGroarty (Digital marketing entrepreneur) · Duston Power (Contemporary artist and illustrator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Dusty
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