The nameJustine
Justine is the French feminine of Justin. It was a top 200 American name in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Justine comes from the Latin Justinus, from justus, "just, fair".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Justine reached 176th place in 1987. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 514th, in 1998.
Justine in other languages
Justine is used in French, English and German. It is Giustina in Italian, Justina in Spanish and Justyna in Polish. It is the feminine of Justin.
Did you know?
- Justine Triet became in 2023 the third woman to win the Palme d'Or, with Anatomy of a Fall.
- Justine Henin won seven Grand Slam titles, including four at the French Open.
Famous people named Justine
- Justine Henin, tennis player
- Justine Bateman, actress
Popularity of the name Justine
Justine in the United States
Justine was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 11,597 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Justine. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Justine in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 45 births a year on average, against 94 in the five years before.
Justine in France
Justine was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 40,370 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Justine. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Justine in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 205 births a year on average, against 523 in the five years before.
Justine in Belgium
Justine in Switzerland
Sibling names for Justine
Names from the same generation as Justine, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justine mean?
Justine comes from the Latin Justinus, from justus, "just, fair".
What is the origin of the name Justine?
French, from Latin.
Is Justine a girl's or a boy's name?
Justine is a girl's name. In the United States, 94% of the babies named Justine are girls.
How popular is the name Justine?
In 2024, Justine was the 3539th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 44 births.
What are good sibling names for Justine?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rachelle, Monique, Alize and Krista for a sister, Michel, Geoffrey, Chad and Brendan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Justine?
Justine Henin, tennis player; Justine Bateman, actress.