Justin
Justin first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1988, when 35,055 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,512.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Justin popular?
Declining Justin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1988 peak.
| 2020s | 11,799 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45,603 | |
| 2000s | 122,991 | |
| 1990s | 220,135 | |
| 1980s | 289,825 | |
| 1970s | 86,539 | |
| 1960s | 6,706 | |
| 1950s | 2,295 | |
| 1940s | 1,216 | |
| 1930s | 819 | |
| 1920s | 1,292 | |
| 1910s | 938 | |
| 1900s | 139 | |
| 1890s | 117 | |
| 1880s | 55 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Justin mean?
Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, a derivative of justus, “just, fair, righteous.” It was borne by early Christian saints and by two Byzantine emperors.
Nicknames for Justin
- Jus
- Just
Variants & spellings
- Justyn
- Justus
- Justino
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Frequently asked questions
Is Justin a boy or a girl name?
Justin is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Justin a popular name right now?
Justin is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1988 peak.
How popular is the name Justin?
In 2025, Justin ranked #233 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Justin most popular?
Justin was most popular in 1988, when about 35,055 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Justin?
Common nicknames for Justin include Jus, Just.