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Justice

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Pronounced JUS-tis /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/High

Meaning: Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)High

In 30 seconds: A Latin concept name meaning 'righteousness' and 'fairness,' from justitia. One of the boldest virtue names in the American naming catalog — naming a child after the foundational principle of a just society.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningJust, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)
U.S. rank (2025)#1363 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births162 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,759

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519722025

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

Justice derives from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), the abstract noun from justus (just, lawful, upright). The concept of justice is central to both classical philosophy and Christian moral theology.

Justice has been used as a given name in the U.S. for both boys and girls from the late 20th century. For girls it ranked #1164 in 2024.

Did you know? Justice is one of the four cardinal virtues in classical philosophy (alongside Prudence, Fortitude, and Temperance) — so naming a child Justice connects them to over 2,500 years of ethical philosophy from Plato through Aristotle to Thomas Aquinas.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Justice — Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JustusJustine

Nicknames

JustJusti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Justice mean?

Justice means 'righteousness' and 'fairness,' from Latin justitia. It is one of the four classical cardinal virtues.

How do you pronounce Justice?

It's said JUS-tis — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Justice a boy or girl name?

Justice is used for both sexes in the U.S.

How popular is Justice?

Justice ranked #1164 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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