Justo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HOOS-toh //ˈxu.sto//
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Spanish: Just; Latin: Justus (just, fair)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Justo has its roots in the Latin word "justus," meaning "just" or "fair." This term was adopted into various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it evolved into the form "Justo." The transition from Latin to these Romance languages occurred during the early Middle Ages, as Latin began to diverge into the vernacular languages of the regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. The name entered English usage through the influence of Spanish and Portuguese explorers and missionaries during the Age of Exploration, although it remains more commonly associated with the Iberian Peninsula.
Historically, the name Justo is associated with several notable figures, including saints and martyrs. One prominent example is Saint Justus of Urgell, a bishop in the 6th century who played a significant role in the early Christian church in Spain.
His feast day is celebrated on June 1, and he is venerated in various regions, contributing to the name's historical significance. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to themes of justice and righteousness, reflecting the moral virtues that the name embodies.
Culturally, Justo carries connotations of fairness and integrity, which have resonated through various traditions and narratives. The name has been used in literature and religious contexts, symbolizing the ideals of justice and moral rectitude.
In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Justito may also be used affectionately, although these variations are less documented. The enduring nature of the name Justo can be attributed to its strong ethical connotations and its association with revered historical figures, ensuring its place in the cultural lexicon.
Famous people named Justo
In this section, you will find notable people named Justo. 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 Justo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Justo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Justo Gallego is a Spanish architect best known for the Cathedral of Justo Gallego in Mejorada del Campo.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Justo was first seen in the United States in 1890.
Justo has ranked as high as #1135 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Justo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Justo 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 Justo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Justo (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Justo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |