Justin

Justin: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “just, fair, righteous”
Origin: Latin
Say it: JUS-tin · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From the Roman name Justinus, derived from Justus. Used since early Christian times through several saints.

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How popular is Justin?

2024539 per million US babies

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Babies named Justin in 20241,794

2024 rank#199 boys

Peak year1988

Total US babies since 1880792,731

Justin is fading: recent use is about 38% of its level ten years before.

Names like Justin

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Justinejust; fair · Latin
Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin

Justin questions

What does the name Justin mean?

Justin means "just, fair, righteous". It comes from Latin. From the Roman name Justinus, derived from Justus. Used since early Christian times through several saints.

Is Justin a boy or girl name?

Justin is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Justin?

1,794 US babies were named Justin in 2024. Its peak year was 1988.

How do you pronounce Justin?

Justin is usually pronounced JUS-tin.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.