NAME PROFILE
Dusty
Dusty is of English origin, often considered a diminutive of Dustin or Dustan, meaning 'brave warrior.' The name carries a sense of earthiness and familiarity, suggesting a down-to-earth nature and a love for adventure.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,131 |
| Gender | Male (47% / 53%) |
| Peak year | 1981 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1946 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 31%CA — 23%OK — 17%OH — 17%GA — 12%
Notable People
Dusty Springfield (Singer, *Son of a Preacher Man*) · Dusty Baker (Baseball Manager and Player) · Dusty Rhodes (Professional Wrestler) · Dusty Hill (Musician, *ZZ Top*) · Dusty McRae (American Football Player)
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