Justin
Meaning: Just, righteous, fair
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #56
Total births: 10,425
History: Justin peaked in the 1980s-90s in Australia. Justin Langer opened the batting for Australia and later coached the national team. The name has a clean, sporty Australian character. Justin represents the generation of Australians who played hard and fair.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2010) | #90 |
| Babies named Justin in 2010 | 115 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 10,425 |
| Peak year | 1975 (425 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 1966–2010 (44 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Justin
What does the name Justin mean?
Justin means “Just, righteous, fair” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Justin?
Justin has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Just, righteous, fair”.
How popular is Justin in Australia?
Justin ranked #90 in Australia in 2010 — given to 115 babies that year.
When was Justin most popular?
Justin peaked in 1975 with 425 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Justin a boy or girl name?
Justin is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Justins in registered births are male.
Is the name Justin rising or falling in popularity?
Justin has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #66 in 2005 to #90 in 2010.
How long has Justin been recorded in Australia?
Justin appears in birth records in Australia across 44 years — from 1966 through 2010.