Is Justin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Justin is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Justin?

It’s currently ranked #191 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Justin?

JUS-tin · IPA: //ˈdʒʌstɪn//

Justin Boy

Popularity: #191 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJUS-tin / /ˈdʒʌstɪn/

Latin; French

Meaning

Latin: Just; French: Fair

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Justin is derived from the Latin name 'Justinus', which means 'just' or 'fair'. It has been used since the early Christian era, notably associated with Saint Justin Martyr, an early Christian apologist. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and has remained in use since. In modern times, it has been a common name in various cultures, particularly in Western countries.

Trend Summary

Justin was particularly popular in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, peaking in the late 1990s.

Variants

Justyn
Justen

International Variants

Justo (Spanish)
Justine (French)
Giustino (Italian)

Famous people named Justin

Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for his pop hits and significant influence on contemporary music.

Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, and actor, famous for his solo career and as a member of the boy band NSYNC.

Justin Long is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Accepted' and 'Live Free or Die Hard'.

Justin Trudeau is the Prime Minister of Canada, recognized for his progressive policies and leadership since 2015.

Fictional characters named Justin

Justin is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for his curiosity and adventurous spirit.

Justin is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Heroes', often depicted as a brave and determined hero.

Sibling Suggestions

Jasmine Jordan Jared Jessica Julian Jocelyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Justin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Justin has ranked as high as #10 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Justin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Justin (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	231	14%
CA	171	10%
FL	167	10%
NY	151	9%
PA	69	4%
GA	65	4%
OH	61	4%
NC	56	3%
VA	47	3%
IL	45	3%
MD	43	3%
MA	42	3%
IN	38	2%
TN	37	2%
MI	36	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	8
1881	7
1884	6
1885	9
1886	8
1888	9
1889	8
1890	13
1891	8
1892	7
1893	14
1894	15
1895	6
1896	17
1897	13
1898	15
1899	9
1900	18
1901	8
1902	9
1903	12
1904	16
1905	15
1906	14
1907	15
1908	18
1909	14
1910	18
1911	25
1912	67
1913	60
1914	81
1915	122
1916	123
1917	142
1918	144
1919	156
1920	107
1921	137
1922	140
1923	122
1924	161
1925	132
1926	125
1927	139
1928	121
1929	108
1930	113
1931	77
1932	83
1933	99
1934	68
1935	71
1936	61
1937	72
1938	85
1939	90
1940	84
1941	93
1942	107
1943	105
1944	106
1945	122
1946	141
1947	148
1948	137
1949	173
1950	128
1951	135
1952	174
1953	173
1954	213
1955	246
1956	279
1957	297
1958	304
1959	348
1960	361
1961	485
1962	510
1963	499
1964	491
1965	459
1966	505
1967	623
1968	1,109
1969	1,664
1970	2,382
1971	3,056
1972	4,975
1973	6,077
1974	7,430
1975	8,895
1976	10,146
1977	12,010
1978	14,184
1979	17,392
1980	26,763
1981	27,308
1982	29,111
1983	28,301
1984	26,772
1985	25,536
1986	26,636
1987	31,492
1988	35,055
1989	32,852
1990	30,650
1991	26,794
1992	23,621
1993	21,541
1994	20,939
1995	21,580
1996	20,011
1997	18,744
1998	17,971
1999	18,277
2000	17,783
2001	16,231
2002	14,906
2003	13,655
2004	11,879
2005	10,517
2006	9,973
2007	10,048
2008	9,365
2009	8,631
2010	7,855
2011	7,127
2012	5,905
2013	4,873
2014	4,031
2015	3,725
2016	3,568
2017	3,152
2018	2,809
2019	2,544
2020	2,309
2021	2,164
2022	2,078
2023	1,931
2024	1,788