Dustin is of American origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Þórsteinn', which means 'stone of Thor'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a common choice today. The name Dustin is often associated with the famous actor and filmmaker Dustin Hoffman, born on August 8, 1937. In terms of popularity, at its peak in the U.S., it was among the top 500 names for boys from 1960 to 1992.
The name Dustin peaked in popularity in the late 1970s to early 1980s, with a significant rise starting from 1979 (57 births) and reaching its zenith in 1981 (102 births). However, it saw a gradual decline afterwards, with only 8 births recorded in 1999 and 2000 each. By 2009, there were merely 6 births named Dustin. Over the course of these statistics (1968-2009), the name Dustin was given to a total of 1380 newborns.