Justus
Justus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Just, upright, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justus is a traditional Latin name meaning 'just' or 'upright.' It was borne by several early Christian saints and biblical figures, giving it a long historical legacy. In the United States, it maintains steady, moderate usage as a distinctive classic name.
Popularity in the United States
9,140 babies in the United States have been named Justus since 1880. It ranks #1261 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1193.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 196 |
| 1920-1930 | 207 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 106 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 268 |
| 1980-1990 | 396 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,652 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,734 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,449 |
| 2020-2029 | 798 |
Famous people named Justus
- Justus von Liebig: Chemist, Professor
- Justus Sheffield: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- In the New Testament, Justus was one of the candidates considered to replace Judas Iscariot among the apostles.
- Saint Justus was an early missionary who became the fourth Archbishop of Canterbury in the 7th century.