Justin

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Justin is derived from the Latin name Justinus, meaning 'just' or 'fair.' It has roots in early Christian history and was borne by several saints and Roman emperors.

Current Popularity

#233 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #251, likely #229 to #273

↗Declining

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,398. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 7,129
  • 2012: 5,906
  • 2013: 4,875
  • 2014: 4,033
  • 2015: 3,726
  • 2016: 3,569
  • 2017: 3,155
  • 2018: 2,809
  • 2019: 2,545
  • 2020: 2,312
  • 2021: 2,166
  • 2022: 2,079
  • 2023: 1,934
  • 2024: 1,796
  • 2025: 1,512
  • 2026 (projected): 1,398

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Just, J, Jay, JT
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
  • •Strong professional presence that works well in formal settings
  • •Associated with virtue and fairness due to its meaning
  • •Popular across multiple generations, making it recognizable without being dated
  • •Multiple spelling variations exist

Famous People

J

Justin Timberlake

Singer and Actor

J

Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada

J

Justin Bieber

Pop Singer

S

Saint Justin Martyr

Early Christian Apologist and Philosopher

Statistics

790,469

Total births since 1880

1988

Peak year

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