The nameJustin
Justin is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "just". It was a top 10 name in the United States in the late 1980s and 1990s.
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Meaning
Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, from justus, "just, fair".
Origin
Latin. Saint Justin Martyr, a philosopher of the 2nd century, and the Byzantine emperor Justinian bore related names.
History
Justin rose fast in the United States, entering the top 10 in 1987 and reaching seventh place. Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber are famous bearers.
Did you know?
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, is the son of Pierre Trudeau, who held the same office.
- Justin Bieber was discovered through his YouTube videos at the age of 13.
Famous people named Justin
- Saint Justin Martyr
- Justin Timberlake, singer
- Justin Bieber, singer
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Popularity of the name Justin
Justin in the United States
Justin was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 291,885 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Justin. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Justin in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,055 births a year on average, against 3,163 in the five years before.
Justin in the United Kingdom
Justin was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 2,627 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Justin. Half of all babies named Justin in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 62 births a year on average, against 80 in the five years before.
Justin in Ireland
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Sibling names for Justin
Names from the same generation as Justin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justin mean?
Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, from justus, "just, fair".
What is the origin of the name Justin?
Latin. Saint Justin Martyr, a philosopher of the 2nd century, and the Byzantine emperor Justinian bore related names.
Is Justin a girl's or a boy's name?
Justin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Justin?
In 2024, Justin was the 199th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,788 births.
What are good sibling names for Justin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Taylor, Brianna, Julia and Laura for a sister, Zachary, Brandon, Tyler and Patrick for a brother.
Who are famous people named Justin?
Saint Justin Martyr; Justin Timberlake, singer; Justin Bieber, singer; Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.