Justine Girl

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jus-TEEN //dʒʌsˈtiːn//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: Just; French: Fair

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Justine is derived from the Latin name Justina, which is the feminine form of Justinus, itself originating from the Latin word 'justus,' meaning 'just' or 'fair.' The name Justina can be traced back to early Christian saints, particularly Saint Justina of Padua, who was martyred in the 4th century. The name entered the English language through Old French during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adapted as Justine.

This transition reflects the broader influence of Latin and French on the English lexicon, particularly in the realm of personal names. Historically, Justine has been associated with various notable figures and texts.

The name appears in early Christian literature, and its variants have been used in various cultures throughout Europe. In the 16th century, the name gained further recognition through the works of writers such as the French philosopher and author Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who used the name in his novel "Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue" published in 1791.

This literary work contributed to the name's cultural resonance, linking it to themes of virtue and morality. Culturally, Justine has come to symbolize justice and fairness, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often associated with characters that embody these qualities. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Justy or Tina have emerged, although they are less historically significant.

Overall, Justine carries a legacy of moral integrity and has been used across different cultures, maintaining its relevance through centuries.

Famous people named Justine

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

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

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Justine Bateman is an actress and producer best known for Family Ties, Satisfaction, and her work in the film industry.

Justine Henin is a retired professional tennis player best known for winning four French Open titles, two US Open titles, and an Olympic gold medal.

Justine Skye is a singer and actress best known for her songs.

Fictional characters named Justine

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Justine is a fictional character from the novel Justine by Lawrence Durrell. She is one of the central figures in the Alexandria Quartet, representing the complexities of love and desire.

Sibling suggestions

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

JulietJasmineJocelynJennaJordanJessica

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Justine. 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.

JasmineJustinaJulianaJovitaJocelynJosieJadeJoyce

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Justine was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Justine has ranked as high as #323 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Justine 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 Justine 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 Justine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 40 0 40
2024 44 0 44
2023 43 0 43
2022 48 0 48
2021 38 0 38
2020 55 5 50
2019 73 6 67
2018 84 0 84
2017 98 0 98
2016 109 5 104
2015 107 5 102
2014 108 7 101
2013 133 10 123
2012 152 12 140
2011 183 13 170
2010 191 14 177
2009 231 19 212
2008 309 18 291
2007 317 24 293
2006 309 36 273
2005 357 34 323
2004 432 23 409
2003 495 31 464
2002 481 29 452
2001 523 41 482
2000 616 32 584
1999 630 31 599
1998 800 46 754
1997 1,030 48 982
1996 1,142 49 1,093
1995 1,020 63 957
1994 1,231 70 1,161
1993 1,280 79 1,201
1992 1,346 90 1,256
1991 1,439 98 1,341
1990 1,680 116 1,564
1989 1,709 144 1,565
1988 1,750 159 1,591
1987 1,714 127 1,587
1986 1,371 112 1,259
1985 1,038 99 939
1984 759 94 665
1983 615 93 522
1982 395 83 312
1981 381 72 309
1980 382 53 329
1979 323 43 280
1978 263 47 216
1977 251 41 210
1976 236 34 202
1975 252 12 240
1974 268 16 252
1973 287 17 270
1972 335 18 317
1971 359 11 348
1970 417 7 410
1969 355 0 355
1968 289 8 281
1967 296 6 290
1966 365 5 360
1965 319 0 319
1964 337 0 337
1963 315 5 310
1962 307 0 307
1961 227 0 227
1960 217 0 217
1959 219 0 219
1958 253 0 253
1957 110 0 110
1956 107 0 107
1955 106 0 106
1954 98 0 98
1953 127 0 127
1952 115 0 115
1951 118 0 118
1950 122 0 122
1949 135 0 135
1948 126 0 126
1947 142 6 136
1946 143 0 143
1945 124 0 124
1944 116 0 116
1943 146 0 146
1942 119 0 119
1941 146 0 146
1940 139 0 139
1939 117 0 117
1938 171 0 171
1937 109 0 109
1936 99 0 99
1935 93 0 93
1934 133 5 128
1933 132 0 132
1932 125 0 125
1931 125 0 125
1930 139 6 133
1929 133 0 133
1928 150 8 142
1927 175 0 175
1926 159 0 159
1925 182 5 177
1924 181 0 181
1923 179 7 172
1922 206 8 198
1921 256 7 249
1920 172 0 172
1919 141 0 141
1918 162 0 162
1917 159 0 159
1916 159 0 159
1915 154 0 154
1914 87 0 87
1913 76 0 76
1912 67 0 67
1911 44 0 44
1910 35 0 35
1909 34 0 34
1908 33 0 33
1907 32 0 32
1906 37 0 37
1905 25 0 25
1904 16 0 16
1903 15 0 15
1902 23 0 23
1901 26 0 26
1900 32 0 32
1899 17 0 17
1898 21 0 21
1897 12 0 12
1896 20 0 20
1895 16 0 16
1894 15 0 15
1893 11 0 11
1892 13 0 13
1891 12 0 12
1890 18 0 18
1889 10 0 10
1887 13 0 13
1886 7 0 7
1885 6 0 6
1884 5 0 5
1883 6 0 6
1881 8 0 8

Top States for Justine (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
CA 10
100%