Justin Boy

Popularity: #224 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JUS-tin //ˈdʒʌstɪn//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: Just; French: Fair

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Justin originates from the Latin name "Justinus," which is derived from "justus," meaning "just" or "fair." This Latin form evolved into various adaptations as it spread through different cultures and languages. The name entered the English language through Old French, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted as "Justyn" or "Justin." This transition reflects the broader influence of Latin on the development of English, particularly in the context of names and religious terminology.

Historically, the name Justin has significant associations, particularly in the context of early Christianity. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Saint Justin Martyr, a Christian apologist who lived in the 2nd century.

His writings and defense of the Christian faith were influential in the formation of early Christian doctrine, and he is recognized as a martyr for his beliefs. The veneration of Saint Justin contributed to the name's popularity in Christian communities, especially during the Middle Ages when many names were chosen for their religious significance.

The name Justin has also been linked to various historical figures, including several saints and rulers throughout the Byzantine Empire. For instance, Emperor Justin I, who reigned in the 6th century, played a crucial role in the establishment of the Justinian Code, which laid the foundation for legal systems in many Western nations.

This historical resonance has imbued the name with connotations of justice and leadership, reinforcing its enduring appeal across cultures. In addition to its historical and religious significance, the name Justin has been associated with various cultural traditions and literary works throughout the centuries.

Its roots in justice and fairness have made it a symbol of moral integrity, which has contributed to its lasting presence in various societies. The diminutive form "Justy" has also appeared in some contexts, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage of the name.

Famous people named Justin

In this section, you will find notable people named Justin. 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 Justin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Justin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Justin Bieber is a singer and songwriter best known for Baby, Sorry, and Love Yourself.

Justin Timberlake is a singer, songwriter, and actor best known for Cry Me a River, SexyBack, and The Social Network.

Justin Long is an actor best known for Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Accepted, and Tusk.

Justin Theroux is an actor and screenwriter best known for The Leftovers, Mulholland Drive, and Tropic Thunder.

Justin Guarini is a singer and actor best known for American Idol and From Justin to Kelly.

Justin Chon is an actor and filmmaker best known for Twilight, Gook, and 21 & Over.

Justin Lin is a film director and producer best known for Fast & Furious, Star Trek Beyond, and Better Luck Tomorrow.

Justin Roiland is a voice actor and animator best known for Rick and Morty and Solar Opposites.

Justin Sutherland is a chef and television personality best known for Top Chef and Iron Chef America.

Justin Bieber is a pop musician known for his influence on contemporary pop music and culture.

Fictional characters named Justin

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Justin is a fictional character from the animated series The Fairly OddParents. He is a character who appears in the episode 'The Secret Origin of Denzel Crocker' as a friend of Timmy Turner.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Justin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJordanJaredJessicaJulianJocelyn

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Justin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JustinianJulesJasperJaceJettJonasJadenJuliusJaxon

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, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Justin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Justin 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 Justin 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 Justin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,512 1,512 0
2024 1,802 1,796 6
2023 1,934 1,934 0
2022 2,079 2,079 0
2021 2,166 2,166 0
2020 2,312 2,312 0
2019 2,552 2,545 7
2018 2,809 2,809 0
2017 3,155 3,155 0
2016 3,575 3,569 6
2015 3,731 3,726 5
2014 4,038 4,033 5
2013 4,885 4,875 10
2012 5,922 5,906 16
2011 7,142 7,129 13
2010 7,867 7,856 11
2009 8,647 8,631 16
2008 9,386 9,365 21
2007 10,065 10,049 16
2006 9,989 9,973 16
2005 10,537 10,518 19
2004 11,929 11,879 50
2003 13,685 13,655 30
2002 14,939 14,906 33
2001 16,268 16,231 37
2000 17,832 17,784 48
1999 18,328 18,277 51
1998 18,021 17,971 50
1997 18,781 18,745 36
1996 20,073 20,015 58
1995 21,660 21,581 79
1994 21,004 20,940 64
1993 21,614 21,540 74
1992 23,707 23,620 87
1991 26,903 26,797 106
1990 30,788 30,649 139
1989 33,050 32,852 198
1988 35,296 35,055 241
1987 31,744 31,491 253
1986 26,882 26,638 244
1985 25,719 25,537 182
1984 26,949 26,769 180
1983 28,515 28,298 217
1982 29,316 29,115 201
1981 27,489 27,307 182
1980 26,924 26,763 161
1979 17,517 17,390 127
1978 14,301 14,183 118
1977 12,075 12,008 67
1976 10,211 10,144 67
1975 8,963 8,897 66
1974 7,468 7,429 39
1973 6,117 6,078 39
1972 5,001 4,975 26
1971 3,072 3,053 19
1970 2,407 2,382 25
1969 1,681 1,664 17
1968 1,121 1,109 12
1967 632 623 9
1966 505 505 0
1965 459 459 0
1964 491 491 0
1963 499 499 0
1962 510 510 0
1961 484 484 0
1960 362 362 0
1959 347 347 0
1958 304 304 0
1957 297 297 0
1956 279 279 0
1955 246 246 0
1954 213 213 0
1953 172 172 0
1952 174 174 0
1951 135 135 0
1950 128 128 0
1949 173 173 0
1948 137 137 0
1947 148 148 0
1946 141 141 0
1945 122 122 0
1944 106 106 0
1943 105 105 0
1942 107 107 0
1941 93 93 0
1940 84 84 0
1939 90 90 0
1938 85 85 0
1937 72 72 0
1936 61 61 0
1935 71 71 0
1934 68 68 0
1933 99 99 0
1932 83 83 0
1931 77 77 0
1930 113 113 0
1929 108 108 0
1928 121 121 0
1927 139 139 0
1926 125 125 0
1925 132 132 0
1924 161 161 0
1923 127 122 5
1922 140 140 0
1921 137 137 0
1920 107 107 0
1919 156 156 0
1918 144 144 0
1917 142 142 0
1916 123 123 0
1915 122 122 0
1914 81 81 0
1913 60 60 0
1912 67 67 0
1911 25 25 0
1910 18 18 0
1909 14 14 0
1908 18 18 0
1907 15 15 0
1906 14 14 0
1905 15 15 0
1904 16 16 0
1903 12 12 0
1902 9 9 0
1901 8 8 0
1900 18 18 0
1899 9 9 0
1898 15 15 0
1897 13 13 0
1896 17 17 0
1895 6 6 0
1894 15 15 0
1893 14 14 0
1892 7 7 0
1891 8 8 0
1890 13 13 0
1889 8 8 0
1888 9 9 0
1886 8 8 0
1885 9 9 0
1884 6 6 0
1881 7 7 0
1880 8 8 0

Top States for Justin (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 231
13%
CA 171
10%
FL 167
10%
NY 151
9%
PA 69
4%
NJ 68
4%
GA 65
4%
OH 61
3%
NC 56
3%
VA 47
3%
IL 45
3%
MD 43
2%
MA 42
2%
IN 38
2%
TN 37
2%
MI 36
2%
KY 34
2%
WA 32
2%
MO 29
2%
LA 28
2%
AL 28
2%
SC 26
1%
MS 23
1%
OK 23
1%
AZ 21
1%
CT 20
1%
CO 20
1%
NM 15
1%
NV 15
1%
UT 15
1%
MN 14
1%
WI 12
1%
NE 12
1%
KS 11
1%
WV 10
1%
IA 10
1%
AR 10
1%
DC 9
1%
MT 6
0%
OR 5
0%