77
Success
58
Health
49
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
77▲
Morality
38▼
Health
58
Warmth
45
Cheerfulness
49
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
71♂
Dustin Name Personality
The name Dustin projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (77/100) paired with strong health (58/100), Dustin creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic3.7
Mature4.2
Formal3.3
Upper Class3.5
Urban4.9
Wholesome6.0
Strong7.7
Refined3.6
Strange6.4
Simple6.9
Serious4.7
Nerdy4.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 199 ratings.
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Famous People Named Dustin
- Dustin HoffmanTwo-time Oscar-winning actor
- Dustin JohnsonProfessional golfer, Masters champion
- Dustin PedroiaMLB second baseman, AL MVP
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dustin
What does the name Dustin say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Dustin scores highest in Success (77/100) and lowest in Morality (38/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in morality.
Is Dustin a boy name?▾
Dustin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (77), Warmth (45), Morality (38), Health (58), and Cheerfulness (49).
What is the Success rating for the name Dustin?▾
Dustin has a Success rating of 77 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Dustin sound?▾
Dustin has a Warmth rating of 45 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Dustin compare to other names?▾
Dustin's strongest dimension is Success at 77/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Dustin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Dustin?▾
Notable people named Dustin include Dustin Hoffman, Dustin Johnson and Dustin Pedroia. Name Halo lists 3 famous Dustins with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.