Dusty
d(u)-sty,
dus-ty
US Popularity:5894
Origin:Norse
Meaning:Thor's stone; Valiant fighter; Dusty area
Originating from German and Old Norse, the gender-neutral name Dusty means “Thor’s stone,” “valiant fighter,” or “dusty area.” Dusty is a derivative of the name Dustin, which you might recognize from American actor Dustin Hoffman or even the character Dustin Henderson in the TV show Stranger Things. Dusty, as a name in its own right, spiked in the baby name charts during the 1960s due to the Son of a Peacher Man and Spooky singer Dusty Springfield. Your little one is sure to dust off this musical moniker and show everyone just how cool it is!
How Popular Is The Name Dusty?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dusty is currently #4239 on The Bump
Boy:Dusty is currently #2378 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dusty is currently #2823 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dusty is currently #5894 in U.S. births
Boy:Dusty is currently #3478 in U.S. births
Girl:Dusty is currently #7713 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#7713
in 2023
- 1444
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 127, 389
Behind the Name, Dusty, March 2014
Behind the Name, Dustin, February 2020
Name Doctor, Dustin
Merriam-Webster, dusty
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'dusty'
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