Duskin
A diminutive form of the masculine name Dustin or Dustin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Duskin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Duskin today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Duskin births was 1989 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Duskin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Duskin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1989
5 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,253
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Duskin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Duskin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Duskin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Duskin
The name Duskin has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating around the 2nd century BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the word "dushka," which means "difficult" or "challenging." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who faced adversity or overcame significant obstacles in their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Duskin can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Duskin is mentioned as a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava brothers in the great war against the Kauravas.
During the Gupta Empire, which flourished between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the name Duskin gained popularity among the ruling class. Duskin Gupta, a renowned philosopher and scholar, was born in 412 CE and is credited with contributing to the advancement of Hindu metaphysics and logic.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Duskin Chaturvedi emerged as a celebrated poet and playwright in the court of King Bhoja of Malwa. His works, which included plays and poems, were highly revered for their literary merit and artistic expression.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Duskin Singh, a fearless warrior and military strategist, played a pivotal role in the Mughal-Rajput wars. Born in 1542, he is remembered for his bravery and tactical brilliance on the battlefield, earning him a prominent place in the annals of Rajput history.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Duskin was Duskin Ramanujan, a renowned mathematician and computer scientist who lived from 1887 to 1920. His groundbreaking contributions to the field of number theory and his work on the mathematical analysis of partitions and infinite series have left an indelible mark on the world of mathematics.
People
Duskin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Duskin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Duskin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Duskin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Duskin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Duskin a common name?
We classify Duskin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Duskin most popular?
The single biggest year for Duskin was 1989, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Duskin is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Duskin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Duskin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Duskin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Duskin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Duskin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Duskin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Duskin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.