Dustin
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Brave warrior, or Thor’s stone"

From Modern American

Dustin means brave warrior or Thor's stone — from the Norse þórsteinn. Dustin Hoffman IS one of the greatest actors — The Graduate, Rain Man, Tootsie. He's the ONLY actor with those three. Two syllables of The-Graduate-AND-Rain-Man-AND-Tootsie, the only actor with those three, and Norse Thor's-stone.

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Dustin at a glance
MeaningBrave warrior, or Thor’s stone
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#594
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Why parents love Dustin
  • Dustin Hoffman IS one of the greatest actors.
  • The Graduate AND Rain Man AND Tootsie.
  • The ONLY actor with those three iconic roles.
  • Two syllables with a strong, American sound: DUS-tin.
  • The meaning brave warrior carries Norse depth.
The vibe of Dustin
brave warriorThor's stoneNorseþórsteinnHoffmanGraduateRain ManTootsiegreatest
Origin & history of Dustin
Norse þórsteinn (Thor's stone) Dustin
1
Modern American roots
Dustin means Thor's stone. Hoffman IS one of the greatest — Graduate, Rain Man, Tootsie. The ONLY actor with all three.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Norse; Dustin Hoffman (born 1937).
3
Today
Dustin remains a beloved choice, ranking #594 in the US. 209,352 babies have been named Dustin since 1916.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Dustin?
1985 peak year
Dustin has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #594, with about 476 babies named Dustin each year. In 1985, 10,439 babies were named Dustin (ranked #41 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 209,352.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,439 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #41)
476 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,760 Total registrations
last 10 years
209,352 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #594) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Dustin
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Dustin's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — greatest-acting seeking. People named Dustin tend to be strong, versatile, and gifted at being the ONLY actor with three iconic roles.

ONLY actor three iconic roles
Graduate-Rain-Man-Tootsie
Hoffman-greatest
Thor's-stone
Norse brave
D4
U3
S1
T2
I9
N5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Dustin
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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