The name Dusty is a girl's name of English origin meaning "dusty".

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Dusty first became popular as a girl's name thanks to singer Dusty Springfield - born Mary. She used her childhood nickname professionally, and many parents embraced Dusty as a name for their daughters, especially in the 1970s.
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Singer Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo chose this distinctive name for their daughter in 2016, which might prompt a new generation of parents to consider the name.

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Dusty

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Nameberry

England

The name Dusty is currently ranked #720 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #583 in 1976. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in DUSTY. Dusty is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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While the most famous Dusty, Dusty Springfield, might be female, Dusty as a boys' name is derived directly from Dustin. And there are about twice as many baby boys named Dusty as baby girls -- 33 to 14 last year, so a fairly rare name for either sex.

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The name Dusty is currently ranked #819 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #316 in 1981. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in DUSTY, DUSTY, and DUSTY. Dusty is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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