Dustin
d(u)-stin,
dus-tin
US Popularity:1425
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Thor's stone; thunderstone; Dust settlement
Dustin is a British gender-neutral name that means "dust settlement" and also transferred from the Old Norse name Þórsteinn. First arriving in England with the Normans as Tustin, Dustin is composed of the elements Þórr, meaning "thunder"—a reference to the god Thor—and stein, meaning "stone." So while many would consider Dustin to resemble something akin to vast dusty plains, the name finds more solid foundations as "Thor's stone" or, more accurately, "thunderstone." In this regard, Dustin finds an easy kinship with the Norse god's famed hammer, Mjölnir, which was imbued with the power to wreak absolute destruction or bestow divine blessings. Dustin may be prone to underestimation, but its badass roots will leave baby in no doubt of their potential.
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How Popular Is The Name Dustin?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dustin is currently #1622 on The Bump
Boy:Dustin is currently #901 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dustin is currently #1149 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dustin is currently #1425 in U.S. births
Boy:Dustin is currently #692 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Dustin
WordSense, Þórr
Behind the Name, Dustin, February 2020
Ancestry, Dustin Family History
Ancestry, Duston Family History
Britannica, Mjollnir, Norse mythology, April 2023
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