Holding steady.
Popularity of Jestine since 1909
Babies named Jestine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jestine's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 137 |
| 1930s | 144 |
| 1940s | 156 |
| 1950s | 123 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jestine is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1909 and enjoyed its highest popularity in 1923, its peak year. It has remained consistently rare since then, with a stable trajectory. Despite its low current usage, the name carries a vintage charm reminiscent of early 20th-century naming trends. The absence of a clear one-in-N figure reflects its extreme rarity in recent decades, making it an uncommon choice today.
Jestine likely emerged as a variant of Justine, the feminine form of the Latin name Justinus, derived from 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'fair'. It has been used in the United States since the early 20th century, with its peak popularity in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jes, Tina
Variants: Justine
Sibling names for Jestine
Names that share Jestine's style, for a brother or sister.
