Dusty
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Thor's stone or brave warrior
Origin: Old Norse/German
Popularity: Ranked #3532 in 2025 with 32 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Dustin. Shares the meaning 'Thor's stone or brave warrior.'
Similar names: dusten, dustin, dustyn, deus, dutch, dyuti
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Dusty? About 1 in 81,183 babies born in 2025 were named Dusty, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dusty
What does the name Dusty mean?
Dusty means “Thor's stone or brave warrior” from Old Norse/German roots.
What is the origin of the name Dusty?
Dusty has Old Norse/German origin. The traditional meaning is “Thor's stone or brave warrior”.
How popular is Dusty?
Dusty ranked #3513 in 2025 — given to 32 babies that year.
When was Dusty most popular?
Dusty peaked in 1981 with 601 babies registered that year.
Is Dusty a boy or girl name?
Dusty is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 70% of Dustys are boys and 30% are girls.
Is the name Dusty rising or falling in popularity?
Dusty has risen 3702 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7215 in 2020 to #3513 in 2025.
How long has Dusty been recorded?
Dusty appears in birth records across 87 years — from 1927 through 2025.