Duston
Every Duston since 1951 — 1,165 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Duston
Duston 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 1951, 1,165 American babies have been named Duston. Its peak came in 1986, when 61 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 Duston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Duston 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,099 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,587 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,796 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,812 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,151 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,466 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,060 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,937 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,401 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,903 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,379 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,676 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,142 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,256 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,414 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,818 |
| 1985 | 44 | #1,511 |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,275 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,472 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,148 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Duston in 2025?
Duston 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 Duston?
1,165 babies have been named Duston in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Duston most popular?
Duston peaked in 1986, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Duston a boy or girl name?
Duston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Duston rising or falling?
Duston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.