Dustin
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dustin: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2023.
Of Old Norse origin, Dustin began as a surname derived from "Þórsteinn," meaning "Thor’s stone" – a fittingly strong image for a name that, though originally a diminutive, has stood on its own for decades. The actor Dustin Hoffman, a two-time Oscar winner, gave the name a lasting Hollywood presence, while baseball star Dustin Pedroia brought it into the sporting realm. Not a common place name, but its nickname Dusty has a warm, cowboyish feel, also shared with the English dust-storm connection. The name enjoyed a modern resurgence thanks to the beloved character Dustin Henderson from *Stranger Things*, cementing its appeal for a new generation of parents.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20234 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6144 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y