How Many People Are Named Dustin?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Dustin

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 5,271 living people in the United States currently have the first name Dustin. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 5,779 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #446 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~5,271CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)5,779Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#446U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2009 (157 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~5,271
Historical Births (SSA)
5,779
All-Time Rank
#446
Historical Peak
2009

Key Insights for Dustin

Estimated Living Bearers
~5,271 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#446
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2009
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
0% Male · 100% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~659 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Dustin

Living Population Model
~5,271

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
5,779

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
5,172

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
20.1 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2009

Highest annual total: 157 registrations in 2009.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-10%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Dustin has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Dustin (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2009 (~157 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
20101570157
20111570157
20121570157
20131570157
20141560156
20151540154
20161520152
20171500150
20181480148
20191450145
20201420142
20211390139
20221350135
20231320132
20241280128

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
3/100
1950s
4/100
1960s
6/100
1970s
14/100
1980s
31/100
1990s
56/100
2000s
94/100
2010s
98/100
2020s
43/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historical U.S. registration data shows Dustin is overwhelmingly recorded as a feminine first name (100% female births).

Male: 0% (~0 births)Female: 100% (~5,779 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Dustin

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Dustin in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Dustin appeared 5,172 times, ranking #125 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
5,172 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#125
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Dustin Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~659 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~65912.5%
Texas (TX)~4859.2%
Florida (FL)~3586.8%
New York (NY)~3226.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2114%
Illinois (IL)~2063.9%
Ohio (OH)~1903.6%
Georgia (GA)~1743.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 5,271 people named Dustin are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 20.1 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Dustin: 20.1 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dustin

How many people in the U.S. are named Dustin?

Approximately 5,271 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Dustin. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 5,779 birth applications for Dustin between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Dustin?

Dustin ranks #446 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Dustin comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Dustin most popular in America?

The name Dustin reached its peak historical popularity in 2009, when 157 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Dustin?

Dustin has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Dustin?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historical U.S. registration data shows Dustin is overwhelmingly recorded as a feminine first name (100% female births).

Where is the name Dustin most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Dustin resides in California, with approximately 659 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Dustin in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Dustin appeared 5,172 times in census returns, ranking #125 in official 2020 returns.

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