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.

Similar Names

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
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

YearBirths
18808
18817
18846
18859
18868
18889
18898
189013
18918
18927
189314
189415
18956
189617
189713
189815
18999
190018
19018
19029
190312
190416
190515
190614
190715
190818
190914
191018
191125
191267
191360
191481
1915122
1916123
1917142
1918144
1919156
1920107
1921137
1922140
1923122
1924161
1925132
1926125
1927139
1928121
1929108
1930113
193177
193283
193399
193468
193571
193661
193772
193885
193990
194084
194193
1942107
1943105
1944106
1945122
1946141
1947148
1948137
1949173
1950128
1951135
1952174
1953173
1954213
1955246
1956279
1957297
1958304
1959348
1960361
1961485
1962510
1963499
1964491
1965459
1966505
1967623
19681,109
19691,664
19702,382
19713,056
19724,975
19736,077
19747,430
19758,895
197610,146
197712,010
197814,184
197917,392
198026,763
198127,308
198229,111
198328,301
198426,772
198525,536
198626,636
198731,492
198835,055
198932,852
199030,650
199126,794
199223,621
199321,541
199420,939
199521,580
199620,011
199718,744
199817,971
199918,277
200017,783
200116,231
200214,906
200313,655
200411,879
200510,517
20069,973
200710,048
20089,365
20098,631
20107,855
20117,127
20125,905
20134,873
20144,031
20153,725
20163,568
20173,152
20182,809
20192,544
20202,309
20212,164
20222,078
20231,931
20241,788