Duston
boy nameDuston entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #1227 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#1227
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3364 |
| 1960s | #3676 |
| 1970s | #2035 |
| 1980s | #1417 |
| 1990s | #2865 |
| 2000s | #8198 |
| 2010s | #11853 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Duston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Duston alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Duston in 2025?
- Duston is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Duston most popular?
- Duston peaked in 1986, reaching #1227 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Duston with classmates?
- Duston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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