Dustin
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Popularity
#685
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
209,352
Peak Year
#10,520 in 1985
First Recorded
1916
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Dustin is of Germanic origin, possibly derived from "Thorstein", meaning "Thor's stone".
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Dustin Hoffman
American actor and director
Dustin Brown
American professional ice hockey player
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