Declining since 1997, #1,112 for boys today.
Popularity of Justice since 1880
Babies named Justice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Justice's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 84 |
| 1920s | 0 | 119 |
| 1930s | 0 | 83 |
| 1940s | 0 | 68 |
| 1950s | 0 | 54 |
| 1960s | 0 | 47 |
| 1970s | 38 | 237 |
| 1980s | 104 | 358 |
| 1990s | 4,695 | 4,749 |
| 2000s | 5,817 | 6,930 |
| 2010s | 6,280 | 5,335 |
| 2020s | 1,838 | 1,823 |
Meaning & origin
Justice is a virtue name with strong ethical connotations. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it saw its peak in 1996, when it reached its highest rank. As of 2025, the name ranked 1112, with a frequency of 1 in 8850 births. It has been in a falling trajectory since 1997. The name is most common in Georgia, Kentucky, and Colorado. Justice remains a meaningful choice for parents who value its moral resonance.
Justice is derived from the Latin 'iustitia', meaning 'righteousness, equity'. It entered English via Old French 'justice' and was adopted as a virtue name by Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries. Its use as a given name has persisted, especially in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Justice is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jus
Variants: Justus
Sibling names for Justice
Names that share Justice's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Grace, Faith, Hope, Charity, Mercy, Charisma, Chastity, Liberty, Love, Memory, Miracle, Royalty, Temperance, Treasure, Unique, Blessyn, Destinie, Eternity, Freedom, Glory, Honesty, Honor, Lovely, Loyalty, Majesty, Passion, Praise, Rebel, Triniti, Vanity, Victory, Beauty, Chastidy, Cherrish, Clarity, Delight, Divinity, Faithlynn, Favor, Favour, Honesti, Memorie, Merit, Modesty, Paradise, Peace, Promyse, Remedy, Secret, Serenitee, Sister, Unity, Amazing, Blessed, Blessen, Cherity, Envy, Honest, Honestee, Honour, Liberti, Mirakle, Purity, Purpose, Radiance, Reality, Special, Wonder, Charizma, Honestii, Sojourner, Wealthy, Blessence, Chairty, Honestie, Imagine, Innocence, Loyalti, Majesti, Onesty, Prayer, Prosperity, Reminisce, Sincerity, Success, Temprance, Temprence
Brothers: Hunter, Connor, Davis, Cole, Grant, Freeman, Loyal, Judge, Knowledge, Truth, Wisdom, Brave, Lawyer, Priest, Solace, Supreme, Truce, Trust, Unnamed, Chief, Choice, Famous, Finesse, Lieutenant, Marvelous, Reason, Righteous, Bravery, Courage, Credence, Dominion, Handsome, Logic, Power, Romance, Triumph, Valiant, Welcome, Wise
Names like Justice
Names whose popularity has moved with Justice's over the last 50 years.
