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Summary

The name Dusty originates from the English word for fine particles of matter, often used as a diminutive of Dustin. It has evolved through historical forms such as Dustin and Dust. The name is associated with a friendly and approachable image, lacking any significant biblical relevance, and has seen a rise in popularity in the mid-20th century.

The name Dusty is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dusty has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dusty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4578th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 946th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 658th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 545th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1500th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3102nd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7452nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2894th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 920th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1664th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5293rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7756th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dusty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.