Boy
Old Norse
2 syllables
Dustin
DUS-tin
/ˈdʌs.tɪn/
"Thor's stone" — a Norse-rooted name with rugged charm and mid-century American warmth
Dustin derives from the Old Norse Thorsteinn, meaning Thor's stone, later anglicized through the Norman surname Thurstan. It rose as a given name in America in the 1960s and 70s, significantly boosted by actor Dustin Hoffman. The name combines a rough-and-ready sound with genuine Norse heritage, projecting a rugged, dependable character.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesDus · tin
GenderBoy
OriginOld Norse
Root WordThorsteinn
MeaningThor's stone, brave warrior
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1979
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 4
Nicknames
DustyDustD
About the Name Dustin
Dustin means Thor's stone, derived from the Old Norse Thorsteinn. It carries connotations of strength and Norse warrior heritage.
Dustin traces back to Old Norse Thorsteinn through the Norman surname Thurstan, eventually becoming a first name in 20th-century America.
Dustin peaked in the late 1970s and is now declining, though it remains a familiar name associated with Generation X.
Dustin James, Dustin Lee, and Dustin Scott are strong, natural pairings for this two-syllable name.
Dustins are often perceived as down-to-earth, warm, and dependable — unpretentious and genuinely likeable.
Dustin is spelled D-U-S-T-I-N. The common nickname is Dusty. Alternate spelling Dustan is rare.
Personality of Dustin
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Dustin
Creativity
68%
Elegance
55%
Independence
72%
Intelligence
70%
Strength
76%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Dustin
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Dustin Hoffman
Oscar-winning American actor known for The Graduate and Rain Man
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Dustin Pedroia
Boston Red Sox second baseman and four-time All-Star
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Dustin Diamond
American actor known for playing Screech on Saved by the Bell
Middle Names for Dustin
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Dustin
Dustin James
Dustin Lee
Dustin Wayne
Dustin Ray
Dustin Scott
Dustin Alan
Dustin Michael
Dustin Dean
Dustin Kyle
Dustin Blake
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Dustin
900
Thorsteinn common among Viking settlers in England and Normandy
1200
Thurstan used as a Norman surname in England
1967
Dustin Hoffman stars in The Graduate, launching the name to new popularity
1979
Dustin peaks in the US baby name charts
Numerology & Symbolism of Dustin
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Burnt Orange
💎
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Dustin Around the World
How Dustin is written in different languages and scripts
داستن
Arabic
ダスティン
Japanese
Дастин
Russian
더스틴
Korean
达斯汀
Chinese
Ντάστιν
Greek
डस्टिन
Hindi
דסטין
Hebrew
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