Justice Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JUH-stiss //ˈdʒʌstɪs//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: righteousness; English: lawfulness
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Justice derives from the Latin word "justitia," which means "justice" or "righteousness." This Latin term is rooted in the word "justus," meaning "just" or "fair." The transition of the name into English occurred through Old French, where it was adopted as "justice" before entering Middle English as "justice." The term has historically been associated with the concept of fairness and moral rightness, reflecting a deep-seated cultural value in many societies regarding law and order. Historically, the name Justice has been linked to various significant figures and concepts.
In the biblical context, justice is a recurring theme, often associated with divine law and moral righteousness. The concept is notably present in the Old Testament, where figures such as King Solomon are celebrated for their wisdom and fair judgment.
The name's resonance continued through the Middle Ages, where it was often used in legal and ecclesiastical contexts, emphasizing the importance of justice in governance and moral conduct. Culturally, the name Justice embodies ideals of fairness, equity, and the rule of law, which have been central to many legal systems throughout history.
It has been associated with various symbols, such as the scales of justice, which represent balance and impartiality. The name also finds a place in literature and philosophy, where discussions of justice have been pivotal in shaping ethical frameworks.
While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, the core significance of Justice remains tied to its foundational meanings of fairness and righteousness.
Famous people named Justice
In this section, you will find notable people named Justice. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Justice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Justice who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Justice Smith is an actor best known for The Get Down, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and All the Bright Places.
Justice League is a superhero team best known for their appearances in DC Comics, animated series, and the film Justice League.
Fictional characters named Justice
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Justice is a fictional character from the comic book series Justice League. They are a member of the Justice League, a team of superheroes dedicated to protecting the world from various threats.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Justice was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Justice has ranked as high as #373 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Justice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Justice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Justice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Justice.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 355 | 193 | 162 |
| 2024 | 409 | 203 | 206 |
| 2023 | 506 | 259 | 247 |
| 2022 | 650 | 328 | 322 |
| 2021 | 830 | 440 | 390 |
| 2020 | 911 | 400 | 511 |
| 2019 | 992 | 460 | 532 |
| 2018 | 1,076 | 496 | 580 |
| 2017 | 1,115 | 487 | 628 |
| 2016 | 1,285 | 612 | 673 |
| 2015 | 1,258 | 554 | 704 |
| 2014 | 1,294 | 529 | 765 |
| 2013 | 1,300 | 592 | 708 |
| 2012 | 1,099 | 512 | 587 |
| 2011 | 1,058 | 506 | 552 |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 587 | 551 |
| 2009 | 1,215 | 665 | 550 |
| 2008 | 1,253 | 680 | 573 |
| 2007 | 1,267 | 742 | 525 |
| 2006 | 1,270 | 723 | 547 |
| 2005 | 1,137 | 599 | 538 |
| 2004 | 1,242 | 650 | 592 |
| 2003 | 1,332 | 666 | 666 |
| 2002 | 1,557 | 832 | 725 |
| 2001 | 1,341 | 717 | 624 |
| 2000 | 1,133 | 656 | 477 |
| 1999 | 1,185 | 664 | 521 |
| 1998 | 1,393 | 785 | 608 |
| 1997 | 1,482 | 802 | 680 |
| 1996 | 1,689 | 827 | 862 |
| 1995 | 1,646 | 600 | 1,046 |
| 1994 | 1,188 | 469 | 719 |
| 1993 | 443 | 268 | 175 |
| 1992 | 200 | 164 | 36 |
| 1991 | 133 | 103 | 30 |
| 1990 | 85 | 67 | 18 |
| 1989 | 72 | 45 | 27 |
| 1988 | 60 | 38 | 22 |
| 1987 | 53 | 39 | 14 |
| 1986 | 49 | 34 | 15 |
| 1985 | 37 | 32 | 5 |
| 1984 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1983 | 34 | 28 | 6 |
| 1982 | 52 | 46 | 6 |
| 1981 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1980 | 39 | 30 | 9 |
| 1979 | 40 | 33 | 7 |
| 1978 | 33 | 26 | 7 |
| 1977 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1976 | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| 1975 | 38 | 28 | 10 |
| 1974 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1972 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 1971 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1970 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1950 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1946 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1945 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1942 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1939 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1938 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1937 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1935 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1933 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1932 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1931 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1929 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1928 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1927 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1926 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1925 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1924 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1922 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1921 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1919 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1917 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1914 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1913 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1910 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1902 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1880 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Justice (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 39 | |
| FL | 34 | |
| CA | 33 | |
| NY | 30 | |
| NC | 26 | |
| GA | 21 | |
| PA | 16 | |
| VA | 13 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| LA | 11 | |
| AZ | 10 | |
| MI | 10 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| MS | 6 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| MO | 5 | |
| IN | 5 |