Justin
Justin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Just, fair, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justin is derived from the Latin name Justinus, a derivative of Justus. It has a long history, borne by several early Christian saints and Roman emperors. In the United States, it enjoyed immense popularity in the late 20th century and remains a widely recognized classic.
Popularity in the United States
790,469 babies in the United States have been named Justin since 1880. It ranks #41 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #189.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.5 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 139 |
| 1910-1920 | 938 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,292 |
| 1930-1940 | 819 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,216 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,295 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,706 |
| 1970-1980 | 86,539 |
| 1980-1990 | 289,825 |
| 1990-2000 | 220,135 |
| 2000-2010 | 122,991 |
| 2010-2019 | 45,603 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,799 |
Famous people named Justin
- Justin Timberlake: Singer, Actor
- Justin Bieber: Singer, Songwriter
- Justin Trudeau: Politician, Prime Minister
Nicknames
Just
Fun facts
- The name was borne by two Eastern Roman emperors, Justin I and Justin II.
- Justin was a top 10 name for boys in the United States throughout the late 1980s and 1990s.