Meaning: Its source is Dorsteinn, an Old Norse name meaning "Thor's stone."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nicknames: Dusty

Feminine Forms: Dustin and Dustine

Source Forms: Dorsteinn

Popularity: The name Dustin ranked 176th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 176th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 49th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.

This name was popular earlier in the 20th century, then fell off in usage, but has begun making a comeback in recent years.

Narrative: This surname might have come from an Old English term for an area noted for its dustiness.

Meaning: Its source is Dorsteinn, an Old Norse name meaning "Thor's stone."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Narrative: This surname might have come from an Old English term for an area noted for its dustiness.