boy's name
Dusten
DUS-tin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,394
Dusten is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dusten Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 203 |
| 1980s | 541 |
| 1990s | 411 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Dusten?
In 2024, Dusten was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dusten Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dusten
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dusten Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dusten over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dusten
- English DUS-tin
Sibling Names for Dusten
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dusten — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dusten
How popular is the name Dusten?
In 2024, Dusten was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dusten a girl's or a boy's name?
Dusten is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dusten?
Dusten has 2 syllables.
When was Dusten most popular?
Dusten peaked in 1985, when 66 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.