Justin
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Just, righteous, fair
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #233 in 2025 with 1,512 babies born.
History: Justin derives from the Latin 'Justinus,' meaning just or righteous. Several early Christian martyrs and philosophers bore the name, including Justin Martyr. It was popular throughout medieval Europe and enjoyed an enormous revival in the United States from the 1970s through the 1990s. Pop star Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake have kept it in the cultural spotlight.
Famous people named Justin: Justin Bieber (singer), Justin Timberlake (singer), Justin Trudeau (Canadian PM)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Justin? About 1 in 2,201 babies born in 2025 were named Justin, or roughly 4.1 per day in the United States.
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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?
Justin ranked #233 in 2025 — given to 1,512 babies that year.
When was Justin most popular?
Justin peaked in 1988 with 35,055 babies registered that year.
Is Justin a boy or girl name?
Justin is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Justins in registered births are male.
Is the name Justin rising or falling in popularity?
Justin has fallen 67 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #166 in 2020 to #233 in 2025.
How long has Justin been recorded?
Justin appears in birth records across 143 years — from 1880 through 2025.