Justyn
Justyn is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Just, fair, or righteous.
Origin and history
Justyn is a modern variant spelling of Justin, derived from the Latin name Justinus, which means 'just' or 'fair'. While Justin has been a long-standing traditional name, the spelling with a 'y' gained popularity in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a less common alternative to the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
4,398 babies in the United States have been named Justyn since 1880. It ranks #1872 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1800.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- NY (18.1 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
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 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 564 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,546 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,492 |
| 2010-2019 | 533 |
| 2020-2029 | 127 |
Famous people named Justyn
- Justyn Ross: American football player
Nicknames
Just, Jay
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Latin element 'justus', which forms the basis of many legal terms today.
- The substitution of 'i' with 'y' is a modern stylistic trend that emerged in the late 20th century.