Justin
Justin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪn/
Meaning and origin of Justin
Root meaning: “just”
- A male given name from Latin, popular in the English-speaking world since the 1970s.
Etymology
Name of early saints, Latin Iūstīnus, from Iūstus + -īnus, from iūstus (“just”).
How popular is Justin?
Since 1880, 3,804 girls and 790,469 boys in the U.S. have been named Justin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #717 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #7 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #233 for boys, with 1,512 babies given the name.
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Justin FAQ
What does the name Justin mean?
Justin traces back to a root meaning "just". A male given name from Latin, popular in the English-speaking world since the 1970s. Name of early saints, Latin Iūstīnus, from Iūstus + -īnus, from iūstus (“just”).
What is the origin of the name Justin?
Justin is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Justin?
Since 1880, 3,804 girls and 790,469 boys in the U.S. have been named Justin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #717 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #7 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #233 for boys, with 1,512 babies given the name.
Is Justin a boy or girl name?
Justin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,804 girls and 790,469 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.