Declining since 1989, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Justina since 1882
Babies named Justina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 36 |
| 1890s | 99 |
| 1900s | 107 |
| 1910s | 295 |
| 1920s | 352 |
| 1930s | 210 |
| 1940s | 232 |
| 1950s | 403 |
| 1960s | 983 |
| 1970s | 1,270 |
| 1980s | 2,883 |
| 1990s | 3,126 |
| 2000s | 1,322 |
| 2010s | 669 |
| 2020s | 253 |
Meaning & origin
Justina is a Latin-derived feminine name meaning 'just' or 'upright', a counterpart to Justin. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1882, and reached its highest popularity in 1988 (peak year). Since 1989 (trajectory year), its usage has been falling. In 2025, the name ranked 3975, with about 1 in 44646 girls receiving it. The top states for the name have been Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. Justina has historical ties to early Christian saints and remains a classic choice for families seeking virtuous, traditional names.
Justina is the feminine form of the Latin name Justinus, itself derived from Iustus meaning 'just' or 'upright'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Justina of Padua, and has been used across Europe. In the United States, it saw modest use from the 1880s onward, with a peak in 1988.
Where Justina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Justina” around the world
Where Justina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Justy, Tina, Justi
Variants: Justine, Iustina
Sibling names for Justina
Names that share Justina's style, for a brother or sister.
