Justine
Justine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fair, just, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justine is a French feminine name derived from the Latin name Justina, which comes from Justus. It has a long history of use in the English-speaking world, peaking in popularity in the late 20th century. Today it remains a recognizable, classic choice though given less frequently to modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
38,208 babies in the United States have been named Justine since 1880. It ranks #710 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- PA (8.4 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 155 |
| 1900-1910 | 273 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,084 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,758 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,232 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,330 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,375 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,003 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,745 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,078 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,908 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,783 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,166 |
| 2020-2029 | 263 |
Famous people named Justine
- Justine Henin: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Justine Bateman: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Justy, Tina
Fun facts
- Justine originates from the Latin element 'justus', which means fair or upright.
- It is famous in literature as the title character of Lawrence Durrell's acclaimed 1957 novel 'Justine'.