Justin Boy
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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 231 | |
CA | 171 | |
FL | 167 | |
NY | 151 | |
PA | 69 | |
GA | 65 | |
OH | 61 | |
NC | 56 | |
VA | 47 | |
IL | 45 | |
MD | 43 | |
MA | 42 | |
IN | 38 | |
TN | 37 | |
MI | 36 |
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 |