Dunstan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Dunstan means 'dark stone' or 'brown stone'.
Meaning of the Name Dunstan
Dunstan is a name of Old English origin. It is derived from the elements 'dun', meaning 'dark' or 'brown', and 'stan', meaning 'stone'. The name can be interpreted to mean 'dark stone' or 'brown stone'. Dunstan has a historical significance as it was borne by a well-known saint and archbishop of Canterbury in the 10th century, Dunstan of Canterbury. The name is also associated with qualities of strength, stability, and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Dunstan
The popularity for the name Dunstan peaked in popularity in the year 1976 with 5 births, which ranked number 14,867 out of 15,853 unique names for that year. Dunstan had the most male births in 1976 with 5, which ranked number 5,586 out of 6,494 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Dunstan
Popularity of Dunstan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dunstan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dunstan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dunstan is a great pick!
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