Holding steady.
Popularity of Justun since 1974
Babies named Justun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Justun is a modern American respelling of the classic name Justin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, though it has never reached the top 1000. The name's peak year was 1982, when it saw its highest usage, yet it remains an extremely rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable over recent decades, with only a handful of births each year. The name is most often given to boys, and its spelling variation reflects a broader trend of creative name adaptations in the late 20th century. Since Justun has not been recorded in any state's top names list, its geographic distribution is sporadic.
Justun is a modern American coinage, most likely a respelling of the name Justin. Justin derives from the Latin name Iustinus, a derivative of iustus meaning 'just' or 'fair'. The variant Justun emerged in the late 20th century, appearing in U.S. records from the 1970s and 1980s, and reflects a trend of altering traditional names with unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Just, Jus
Sibling names for Justun
Names that share Justun's style, for a brother or sister.
