Rising since 1990, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Jostin since 1982
Babies named Jostin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 293 |
| 2010s | 268 |
| 2020s | 169 |
Meaning & origin
Jostin is a modern American respelling of Justin, first recorded in the United States in 1982. It has been on an upward trajectory since 1990, reflecting a growing preference for phonetic variations of established names. As of 2025, the name ranked 3658, with a peak in 2011, when it was most frequently chosen. Approximately 1 in every 56936 newborns was named Jostin that year. The name is especially popular in Texas, where it appears among the top states for the name. Like many contemporary coinages, Jostin offers a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling, fitting into a broader naming trend that values individuality while retaining recognizable roots.
Jostin is a modern American coinage that likely originated as a phonetic spelling of Justin. Justin itself derives from the Latin name Iustinus, a derivative of Iustus, meaning 'just' or 'fair'. The spelling Jostin first appeared in U.S. records in the 1980s, reflecting a trend toward creative respellings of traditional names to give them a unique appearance.
Where Jostin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jost, Joss, J
Sibling names for Jostin
Names that share Jostin's style, for a brother or sister.
