Justine
Justine is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fair, just, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justine is a name of Latin origin derived from Justus, meaning fair or just. While predominantly used for females in modern times, it has a history of masculine usage as a variant of Justin. In the U.S., masculine usage of Justine is rare, with only a small number of male births recorded in official records.
Popularity in the United States
2,412 babies in the United States have been named Justine since 1880. It ranks #2643 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.1 %)
- NY (20.6 %)
- IL (13.2 %)
- MI (7.5 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 246 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,036 |
| 1990-2000 | 690 |
| 2000-2010 | 287 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Justy, Jay
Fun facts
- Justine is derived from the Latin name Justinus, a diminutive of Justus.
- Although predominantly used for females in contemporary English, Justine has historically served as a masculine given name.