Jostin
Jostin is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Just, fair, or righteous.
Origin and history
Jostin is a contemporary phonetic variation of Justin or Dustin, commonly found in Spanish-speaking communities and adopted into U.S. naming practices. It derives ultimately from the Latin name Justinus, meaning 'just' or 'fair'. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name given to several hundred boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
823 babies in the United States have been named Jostin since 1880. It ranks #3853 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1758.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.3 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 52 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 268 |
| 2020-2029 | 169 |
Fun facts
- Jostin often functions as an English-sounding name adapted to Spanish phonetic preferences.
- The name has seen consistent, low-level adoption in the United States since the late 20th century.