Declining since 1988, #233 for boys today.
Popularity of Justin since 1880
Babies named Justin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 55 |
| 1890s | 117 |
| 1900s | 139 |
| 1910s | 938 |
| 1920s | 1,292 |
| 1930s | 819 |
| 1940s | 1,216 |
| 1950s | 2,295 |
| 1960s | 6,706 |
| 1970s | 86,539 |
| 1980s | 289,825 |
| 1990s | 220,135 |
| 2000s | 122,991 |
| 2010s | 45,603 |
| 2020s | 11,799 |
Meaning & origin
Justin has long been a staple of American naming, rooted in the Latin word for "just" and borne by saints and emperors. After centuries of quiet use, it surged dramatically in the late 20th century, peaking at its highest popularity in 1988. Since then, its usage has been falling, though it remains well recognized, ranked 233rd in 2025 with 1 in every 1,130 baby boys receiving the name. Justin has enjoyed particular popularity in states like the District of Columbia, Mississippi, and Rhode Island. Its trajectory shows a steady decline since its 1988 peak, yet it continues to be chosen by parents who appreciate its classic, virtuous meaning and straightforward sound.
Justin derives from the Latin name Justinus, which is a derivative of Justus, meaning "just" or "righteous." The name was borne by several early saints, including Justin Martyr, a 2nd-century Christian apologist. It has been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages but experienced a significant revival in the 20th century, becoming especially popular in the United States during the 1980s.
Where Justin 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.
“Justin” around the world
Where Justin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
140
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
Quebec
61
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jus, Justy, J
Sibling names for Justin
Names that share Justin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Jessica, Ashley, Megan, Jennifer, Alexis, Brittany, Carissa, Chasity, Chelsea, Courtney, Crystal, Erika, Heather, Justine, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Lindsey, Meagan, Tiara, Tiffany, Whitney, Aleesha, Allyson, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashlie, Britney, Britny, Brittani, Brittni, Carisa, Chelsey, Chelsie, Christal, Christen, Chrystal, Cortney, Desirae, Janessa, Jasmyn, Jayme, Jenelle, Justina, Kandice, Karissa, Katlyn, Kelsi, Kimberley, Kimberli, Krysta, Krystle, Kyrsten, Loryn, Lyndsey, Maegan, Nicki, Tawni, Tiffani, Tiffini, Tori, Trista, Alexsis, Alyshia, Amberlynn, Ashlei, Aundrea, Breauna, Breeann, Briauna, Brissa, Britani, Britni, Brittaney, Brittnay, Brittnee, Chanell, Chantell, Courtnee, Courtnie, Jaclynn, Jaycie, Jaymi, Jenee, Jenell, Jenine, Jennica, Jennine, Jerica, Jesica, Jesseca, Karena, Kaylene, Keanna, Kelsy, Kimberlyn, Leisha, Lyndsie, Marrissa, Melannie, Melyssa, Merissa, Mykayla, Rayann, Rayanne, Shannel, Tausha, Tiffaney, Whittney, Ahsley, Alexiss, Aliesha, Alisyn, Allyse, Anjela, Ashle, Ashlye, Banessa, Brandice, Breianna, Brieana, Britanie, Brithany, Britnie, Brittainy, Brittanee, Brittanny, Brittiany, Bryann, Carlissa, Casaundra, Channell, Chelsa, Chelsae, Chelsia, Chrislyn, Chrislynn, Christyn, Chrysta, Cortnee, Cortni, Courtni, Courtny, Crissa, Crystina, Cyrstal, Denelle, Denika, Desaray, Dezaray, Dezerae, Dezeray, Ericca, Erikka, Jamielee, Jannel, Jelisa, Jelissa, Jenay, Jennessa, Jennilee, Jericka, Jerrika, Jessalynn, Jilian, Johnae, Jolin, Jolissa, Kalene, Karyssa, Kasaundra, Kasondra, Kateland, Kimberleigh, Kimberlin, Kimbery, Kimbley, Kourtnee, Kourtni, Krystel, Krystie, Krystyn, Kymberlee, Laurissa, Liann, Linsay, Mallery, Marily, Meagen, Mickaela, Raychelle, Shannell, Sharissa, Shelsy, Sherly, Terrina, Tiffeny, Tiffney, Tristina, Wendee, Whitnee, Whitnie, Allysha, Amberlie, Analyssa, Ashleynicole, Brianni, Britini, Britne, Brittiney, Brittne, Cabrina, Chantil, Chassie, Chelise, Cindel, Cortny, Cristyn, Crystalynn, Denea, Derica, Deserea, Desirey, Falen, Faustine, Jacklynn, Jacquilyn, Jamilee, Jaquelynn, Jeidy, Jenalee, Jenalyn, Jenicka, Jenisha, Jerika, Jessicia, Jestina, Jeymi, Jhoselyn, Jilliann, Johnnae, Jonika, Justeen, Jyllian, Kaitlyne, Karrina, Karrisa, Katryn, Kayti, Krisandra, Kristell, Kristinia, Kristol, Kymberlie, Maryssa, Mickala, Mishell, Nickol, Nykole, Raquell, Taffany, Tarissa, Tessica, Tiffane, Tiffinie, Tiphani, Tyffany, Vennessa, Whitni, Bridney, Chelcy, Chelesa, Darianne, Jacyln, Jamilynn, Merrissa, Natina, Allesha, Ashey, Aylssa, Brandyce, Breawna, Britainy, Britanee, Britaney, Brithney, Britnay, Brittony, Briunna, Brytni, Carrine, Chalsea, Chastelyn, Chelcey, Chelci, Chelsye, Cheridan, Cherissa, Chrishelle, Chrystle, Courtnei, Crysten, Dachelle, Dalissa, Deamber, Desiraye, Devann, Dustina, Erandy, Erikah, Errika, Eryca, Gelisa, Hilliary, Jelicia, Jenaye, Jenniferlynn, Jennise, Jesselle, Jessieca, Jessilynn, Jessina, Jinnifer, Jkayla, Julicia, Justene, Jyssica, Kandiss, Karess, Karista, Katilin, Keyshla, Khristen, Kiffany, Kimblery, Kimbly, Kristalyn, Kristeena, Krystale, Laruen, Linsie, Lynsee, Mallisa, Nelissa, Nickcole, Nikcole, Nikky, Shaiann, Shannia, Shaunee, Taccara, Tericka, Tifanny, Tiffanny, Tiffay, Tiffine, Tiffony, Tifini, Trachelle, Tyffani
Brothers: Joshua, Jonathan, Derek, Brett, Mathew, Brandon, Devon, Dustin, Jason, Jeremy, Johnathan, Ryan, Bradly, Brandan, Jamey, Jarod, Jarred, Jerod, Tristin, Zackery, Bradlee, Christon, Jarad, Jarid, Jarron, Jasson, Jeramie, Jereme, Jermey, Jeromy, Jeron, Jerrad, Jerred, Jerrick, Jerson, Juston, Terrel, Tyrin, Christion, Darik, Derren, Duston, Jarrin, Jaryd, Jeison, Jeramey, Jerick, Jerimy, Jerin, Jerremy, Jerren, Jerrid, Jerrin, Jeston, Roddrick, Stevin, Teran, Trustin, Yostin, Jarome, Jasan, Jasin, Jazon, Jefry, Jerime, Jermy, Johnta, Jovin, Brandonn, Branndon, Darric, Eryck, Jasun, Jeffey, Jeffree, Jermery, Kayren
Names like Justin
Names whose popularity has moved with Justin's over the last 50 years.
