Dusty
boy name#3513 in 2025Dusty entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #316 in 1981, ranks #3513 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
#3513
rank today
#316
peak (1981)
32
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3885 |
| 1930s | #3645 |
| 1940s | #2292 |
| 1950s | #904 |
| 1960s | #875 |
| 1970s | #652 |
| 1980s | #444 |
| 1990s | #806 |
| 2000s | #1544 |
| 2010s | #2877 |
| 2020s | #3406 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dusty has been most popular in TX, CA, TN.
Living bearers
About 9,800 people named Dusty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dusty alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dusty in 2025?
- Dusty ranks #3513 among US boy names in 2025, with 32 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dusty most popular?
- Dusty peaked in 1981, reaching #316 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dusty with classmates?
- Dusty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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