Dusten
Every Dusten since 1969 — 1,374 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dusten
Dusten is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 1,374 American babies have been named Dusten. Its peak came in 1985, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dusten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dusten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,299 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,972 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,970 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,104 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,941 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,085 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,792 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,218 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,221 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,728 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,395 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,690 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,073 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,921 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,973 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,774 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,102 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,111 |
| 1990 | 57 | #1,505 |
| 1985 | 66 | #1,150 |
| 1980 | 37 | #1,600 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,311 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,775 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dusten in 2025?
Dusten did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dusten?
1,374 babies have been named Dusten in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dusten most popular?
Dusten peaked in 1985, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Dusten a boy or girl name?
Dusten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dusten rising or falling?
Dusten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.