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Justin
BoyLatin· “just, fair”
- Meaning
- just, fair
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- JUHS-tihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #233
- US babies 2025
- 1,512
- Best rank
- #7 (1988)
- Peak year
- 1988
Meaning and origin of Justin
Justin is a Latin name that means “just, fair”.
Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, a derivative of justus, meaning just or fair. Saint Justin Martyr, a second-century philosopher who defended Christianity in Rome, made the name known in the early church, and the Byzantine emperors Justin I and Justinian carried related forms. In English it was fairly uncommon until the mid twentieth century, when it rose quickly and became a staple for boys. Today it feels familiar and approachable, a name many parents grew up alongside. It is short, easy to spell and needs no nickname, though Jus is sometimes heard among friends.
Other spellings with the same sound: Justen.
Popularity over time
Justin has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 142 different years. Its best national rank was #7 in 1988, the same year it reached its highest count of 35,055 babies. In 2025, 1,512 babies were named Justin, and it ranked #233 nationally. That is 59% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #610 in 1920, #605 in 1950, #13 in 1980, #19 in 2000, #50 in 2010, and #233 in 2025. Of the 790,469 US boys named Justin since records began, 37% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 220,135 babies. Since 2010, 57,402 more have been named Justin.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Andrew, Joshua, Jonathan, Benjamin, and Aaron.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Justin ranked highest in Mississippi, District of Columbia, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #128 | 25 |
| District of Columbia | #154 | 6 |
| Florida | #156 | 137 |
| Maryland | #163 | 37 |
| Rhode Island | #169 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Justin is usually pronounced JUHS-tihn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-in”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Justen.
Middle names for Justin
A few middle names that flow with Justin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Justin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justin mean?
Justin is a Latin name that means “just, fair”.
What is the origin of the name Justin?
Justin has Latin roots. Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, a derivative of justus, meaning just or fair.
Is Justin a popular name?
Yes. Justin ranked #233 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Justin a boy or girl name?
Justin is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Justin?
Justin is usually pronounced JUHS-tihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings