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Dustin name meaning
First Name
207k
in the U.S.
since 1880
207k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Dustin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Dustin
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
Anglo-Saxon
17%
Zimbabwe
9%
Scandinavian
4%
Hawaiian
4%
African
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Dustin is of English origin and means "In its modern form, Dustin simply means 'Warrior'. The old form is of Anglo-Saxon/Old Norse origin. A modern derivative in Germany is Torsten, while Thorstein appears in Scandinavia and Iceland, and translates to 'Thor's Stone. In Norse mythology, the god Thor was said to have a stone embedded in his hand. Dustin, Torsten, and Thorstein are essentially Norman/Latinized derivatives of THorstaeinn (Thor's Stone)".
- A submission from Canada says the name Dustin means "The name Dustin is a name meaning 'Norse-Stone', and means 'Brave Warrior'".
- 2 people from the United States agree the name Dustin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Thors Stone".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Dustin means "Warrior for/of God".
- 2 people from the United States agree the name Dustin is of English origin and means "Gift of God".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Dustin means "Thor, someone strong".
- According to a user from Kentucky, U.S., the name Dustin means "warrior".
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Dustin is of Scandinavian origin and means "Strong".
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Dustin means "Soldier".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Dustin means "Jesus Christ" and is of Zimbabwe origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Probably from Old Norse Þorsteinn "Thor's stone".
- A male given name from the Germanic languages (very rarely also given to women).
Dustin was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Dustin
Notable Persons Named Dustin
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman is an actor and film director. He was most prominent from 1960 to 1960. Dustin was given the name Dustin Lee Hoffman on August 8th, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Dustin Brown
Dustin was born on December 8th, 1984 in Celle.
Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin was born on May 22nd, 1984 in Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Dustin Poirier
Dustin was born on January 19th, 1989.
Dustin Lance Black
Dustin was born on June 10th, 1974 in Sacramento, California.
Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond is an actor, comedian, and musician. He was most active from 1987 to present. Dustin was given the name Dustin Neil Diamond on January 7th, 1977 in San Jose, California, U.S.
- Dustin Johnson
- Dustin MilliganActor
- Dustin PedroiaBaseball Player
- Dustin NguyenActor
- Dustin ClareActor
- Dustin LynchMusician
- Dustin ByfuglienHockey Player
- Dustin BrownHockey Player
- Dustin KensrueMusician
- Dustin J. O'HalloranMusician
- Dustin AckleyBaseball Player
- Dustin PennerHockey Player
- Dustin the TurkeySinging
- Dustin ColquittFootball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Dustin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Dustin
Glenn Dustin
Glenn Dustin is a christian music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1999 to 2012.
Silas Dustin
Silas was born in 1855 in Richmond, Ohio. He passed away in 1940.
Frederic H Dustin
Frederic H Dustin is a businessman, jeju kimnyoung maze park, and businessperson. Frederic was born on January 12th, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington.
Wayne Dustin
Wayne was born on September 18th, 1965.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Dustin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 90.31% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.66% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.80% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.25% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Dustin
People with the last name Dustin are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Dustin
| #44 | Boy Name of the 1980s |