Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Juston since 1918
Babies named Juston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 493 |
| 1980s | 933 |
| 1990s | 568 |
| 2000s | 309 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Juston is a modern English variant of Justin, a name with Latin roots meaning 'just' or 'fair'. First recorded in 1918, Juston saw its highest usage in 1980, ranking among thousands of births that year. However, its popularity has been declining since around 1985, and it no longer appears in the top 1000 names. The name was primarily given to boys, reflecting a trend of phonetic spellings and diminutive forms that emerged in the mid-20th century. While not widely used today, Juston offers a distinctive twist on a classic name.
Juston is a modern variant of Justin, derived from the Latin name Justinus, a derivative of Justus, meaning 'just' or 'fair'. The name Justin was popularized by early Christian saints and later became common in English-speaking countries. Juston emerged as a phonetic spelling or diminutive form, likely influenced by the popularity of -on endings in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Just, Jus
Sibling names for Juston
Names that share Juston's style, for a brother or sister.
