How old is someone named Dustin?
The average Dustin is 37 years old.
Half of all living Dustins are between 32 and 44.
When was Dustin popular?
Dustin was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1985, and dropped away. That's why most Dustins are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 | 0 |
| 1920s | 53 | 0 |
| 1930s | 17 | 0 |
| 1940s | 196 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 284 | 190 |
| 1960s | 1,625 | 1,400 |
| 1970s | 26,867 | 24,000 |
| 1980s | 98,153 | 92,000 |
| 1990s | 56,935 | 55,000 |
| 2000s | 16,587 | 16,000 |
| 2010s | 6,544 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 2,432 | 2,400 |
How many Dustins are still alive?
About 200,000 Dustins are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 210,000 babies named Dustin since 1916.
Nearly every Dustin ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Dustin?
About two in three living Dustins are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 65%
- Gen Z 15%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Dustin an old name?
Somewhat. Dustin is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dustin will be 63 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Dustin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Dustins are men.
Names the same age as Dustin
NAME TWIN
Dustin's name twin is Jessica. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jessica's age curve is the closest match to Dustin's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Dustin
How old is the average Dustin?
The average Dustin in the US is 37 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dustin?
About 200,000 Dustins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 210,000 babies given the name since 1916.
When was the name Dustin most popular?
In 1985, when about 11,000 baby boys were named Dustin.
Is Dustin a Millennial name?
Yes. About 65% of living Dustins are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this