Justice
Justice is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Righteousness, fairness, or equity.
Origin and history
Justice is an English vocabulary name derived from the Latin 'iustitia', meaning fairness or righteousness. Originally used as a virtue name or title, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it is used for both girls and boys as a modern, empowering choice.
Popularity in the United States
18,772 babies in the United States have been named Justice since 1880. It ranks #1105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #846.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
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 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 104 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,695 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,817 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,280 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,838 |
Famous people named Justice
- Justice Jaywing: Fictional Character
Fun facts
- It belongs to a tradition of English virtue names, similar to Liberty, Honor, and Grace.
- Justice has been consistently used for both female and male babies in the United States since the 1990s.