Justis
Justis is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Upright, fair, or just.
Origin and history
Justis is a variant spelling of the name Justice or the classical Latin name Justus. It derives from the Latin word meaning 'upright' or 'just'. In the United States, it is a rare given name primarily chosen as a modern phonetic alternative to traditional virtue names.
Popularity in the United States
1,492 babies in the United States have been named Justis since 1880. It ranks #3244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- FL (17.8 %)
- TX (17.8 %)
- PA (8.4 %)
- VA (7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 602 |
| 2000-2010 | 570 |
| 2010-2019 | 218 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Justis
- Justis Bolding: Actress
Nicknames
Just
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin surname Justus, which was borne by several early Christian saints and biblical figures.
- Justis alters the standard spelling of the abstract noun 'justice' to end in -is, creating a distinct masculine given name.