Justine
Justine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Justine
Root meaning: “just”
- A female given name from Latin.
- A male given name from French and Latin, of chiefly Philippine usage, variant of Justin.
Etymology
From French Justine, from Latin Iūstīna, name of early saints, feminine of Iūstīnus, derivative of Iūstus, from iūstus (“just”). The feminine equivalent of Justin.
How popular is Justine?
Since 1880, 38,208 girls and 2,412 boys in the U.S. have been named Justine (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #176 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #753 in 1988. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Justine FAQ
What does the name Justine mean?
Justine traces back to a root meaning "just". A female given name from Latin. A male given name from French and Latin, of chiefly Philippine usage, variant of Justin. From French Justine, from Latin Iūstīna, name of early saints, feminine of Iūstīnus, derivative of Iūstus, from iūstus (“just”). The feminine equivalent of Justin.
What is the origin of the name Justine?
Justine is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Justine?
Since 1880, 38,208 girls and 2,412 boys in the U.S. have been named Justine (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #176 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #753 in 1988. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Justine a boy or girl name?
Justine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,208 girls and 2,412 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.