Dustin
Peaked at #41 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1916, Dustin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dustin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1243
in 1986
Last ranked
#15793
in 2009
Years tracked
37
1968–2009
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Dustin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #1243 nationally with 110 babies given the name that year.
Dustin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2009, when it stood at #15793.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #15,793 | 6 |
| 2005 | #13,397 | 7 |
| 2004 | #6,872 | 17 |
| 2003 | #16,483 | 5 |
| 2002 | #16,169 | 5 |
| 2000 | #11,025 | 8 |
| 1999 | #10,635 | 8 |
| 1997 | #7,920 | 11 |
Dustin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#41
in 1984
Current rank
#685
in 2024
Years tracked
98
1916–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Dustin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1984, ranking #41 nationally with 10,403 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #435 (2014) to #685 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Dustin ranks #685 nationally for boys, with 394 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #685 | 394 |
| 2023 | #694 | 382 |
| 2022 | #631 | 442 |
| 2021 | #623 | 443 |
| 2020 | #654 | 403 |
| 2019 | #569 | 490 |
| 2018 | #523 | 543 |
| 2017 | #529 | 535 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dustin most popular?
Dustin was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #41 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dustin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dustin?
At least 209,352 babies have been recorded with the name Dustin in the US since 1916, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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