Justina
Justina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Just, fair, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived as a diminutive form of Justus or Justa. It historically means 'just', 'fair', or 'righteous'. While classic and well-established, it remains a relatively rare choice in modern U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
12,240 babies in the United States have been named Justina since 1880. It ranks #1455 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1848.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.4 %)
- CA (18.1 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 36 |
| 1890-1900 | 99 |
| 1900-1910 | 107 |
| 1910-1920 | 295 |
| 1920-1930 | 352 |
| 1930-1940 | 210 |
| 1940-1950 | 232 |
| 1950-1960 | 403 |
| 1960-1970 | 983 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,270 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,883 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,126 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,322 |
| 2010-2019 | 669 |
| 2020-2029 | 253 |
Famous people named Justina
- Justina Machado: Actress
- Justina Valentine: Rapper, Television Personality
Nicknames
Tina, Justie, Jus
Fun facts
- Justina traces back to the Latin cognomen Justinus, derived from the adjective 'justus'.
- Justina was the name of a 4th-century Roman Empress, second wife of Valentinian I.