Dusty Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
70% Masculine / 30% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Dusty means 'fine particles of matter' and represents resilience and practicality.
Meaning of the Name Dusty
Dusty is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It is derived from the English word 'dust' which refers to fine, dry particles of matter. The name Dusty is often associated with the idea of being down-to-earth and practical. It can also symbolize resilience and strength, as dust can be easily blown away but also settle again. Dusty is a unique and evocative name choice for those who appreciate nature-inspired names.
Popularity of the Name Dusty
The popularity for the name Dusty peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 601 births, which ranked number 697 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Dusty had the most female births in 1980 with 289, which ranked number 630 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1981 with 601, which ranked number 316 out of 7,289 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dusty has declined slightly over the last ten years from 66 births to 64 births, a decline of -3.03%. Among males, Dusty has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 49 births to 45 births, a decline of -8.16%. Among females, Dusty has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 19 births, an increase of 11.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dusty
- 20 Year Trend of Dusty: -47.54%
- 10 Year Trend of Dusty: -3.03%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dusty: -8.16%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dusty: 11.76%
Popularity of Dusty by State
For males, Dusty was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dusty. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dusty
- Total Births of Dusty: 64 (-0.31%)
- Male Births of Dusty: 45 (-0.85%)
- Female Births of Dusty: 19 (1.12%)
Given the downward trend of Dusty over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 64 births in 2024. Male births for Dusty have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 45 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.85%. For Females, births for Dusty have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.12%.