Justen
Justen is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Just, fair, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justen is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Justin, derived from the Latin name Justinus. It traces back to the Latin word 'justus', meaning fair, upright, or righteous. While Justin was exceedingly popular in late 20th-century America, Justen remains a far less common alternative choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,056 babies in the United States have been named Justen since 1880. It ranks #1977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 380 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,278 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,383 |
| 2000-2010 | 679 |
| 2010-2019 | 251 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Fun facts
- Justen evolved as a phonetic variation of Justin, which ultimately derives from the Latin Justus.
- The spelling Justen gained minor traction in the United States during the peak popularity of Justin in the late 20th century.