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HomeBaby Names DirectoryJusten

Justen

♂ Boy

Pronounced JUS-tin /ˈdʒʌs.tɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Justin — from the Latin Justinus, 'just; fair; righteous; upright'Low

In 30 seconds: Just; fair; righteous: Justen spells Justin. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Justin — from the Latin Justinus, 'just; fair; righteous; upright'
U.S. rank (2024)#7989 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,046

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019662024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Justen is a spelling of Justin — from the Latin Justinus, 'just; fair; righteous; upright'. A crisp, classic name (said 'JUS-tin').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Justin. Rare in this form, just-and-fair at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, 'just; fair; righteous; upright' — Justen is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'JUS-tin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Justin — spelling of Justin

Variations

JustinJustynJuston

Nicknames

Jus

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Justin— the standard spelling
Justyn— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Justen mean?

Justen spells Justin — Latin 'just; fair; righteous'.

How do you pronounce Justen?

It's said JUS-tin /ˈdʒʌs.tɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Justen a boy or girl name?

Justen is a boy's name.

How popular is Justen?

Justen is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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