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 births1,165
GenderMale (12% / 88%)
Peak year1986
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1978
Most recent1996
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

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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