Dustin
Boy name · #729 in 2025 · Uniqueness 62/100
Dustin is currently the #729 boy name in the United States — 365 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #503, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,932 boys born in 2025 was named Dustin.
The 109-year story
Dustin first appears in the Social Security records in 1916, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1985, when 10,439 boys were named Dustin — good for #41 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Dustin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Dustin in class?
Dustin scores 62 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Dustin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Dustin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dustins were TX (35), CA (29), FL (23), OH (18), IL (16). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Dustin
Statistically, parents drawn to Dustin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Justin, Rustin, Quentin, Derrick, and Corey.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dustin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 365 | #728 |
| 2024 | 395 | #687 |
| 2023 | 382 | #695 |
| 2022 | 442 | #629 |
| 2021 | 444 | #622 |
| 2020 | 404 | #653 |
| 2019 | 491 | #567 |
| 2018 | 543 | #522 |
| 2017 | 535 | #529 |
| 2016 | 554 | #531 |
| 2015 | 577 | #503 |
| 2014 | 697 | #434 |
| 2013 | 674 | #431 |
| 2012 | 800 | #377 |
| 2011 | 804 | #370 |
| 2010 | 869 | #353 |
| 2009 | 1,008 | #316 |
| 2008 | 1,103 | #301 |
| 2007 | 1,263 | #272 |
| 2006 | 1,338 | #258 |
| 2005 | 1,477 | #232 |
| 2004 | 1,554 | #223 |
| 2003 | 1,769 | #207 |
| 2002 | 1,982 | #189 |
| 2001 | 2,424 | #158 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dustin a popular boy name?
Dustin ranked #729 among boys in 2025 with 365 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #503.
When was the name Dustin most popular?
Dustin peaked in 1985, when 10,439 American boys received the name (ranked #41 that year). Since 1985 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dustin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,932 newborn American boys was named Dustin. It scores 62/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.