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Justin

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Pronounced JUS-tin /ˈdʒʌs.tɪn/High

Meaning: From the Latin Justinus, a derivative of justus, 'just; fair; upright.' Borne by early saints and Byzantine emperors, Justin is overwhelmingly a boy's name; its rare use for girls is noted here honestly. The traditional feminine forms are Justine and Justina.High

In 30 seconds: An upright old Latin name: Justin means 'just; fair' (said 'JUS-tin'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name — we note the lean clearly.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningFrom the Latin Justinus, a derivative of justus, 'just; fair; upright.' Borne by early saints and Byzantine emperors, Justin is overwhelmingly a boy's name; its rare use for girls is noted here honestly. The traditional feminine forms are Justine and Justina.
U.S. rank (2024)#14240 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,804

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719232024

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

Justin descends from the Latin Justinus, built on justus, 'just; fair; upright.' Saints and Byzantine emperors bore it, and English speakers have used it steadily for centuries. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name and only very rarely given to girls, a lean we note clearly. Families wanting the sense for a daughter usually reach for Justine or Justina (said 'JUS-tin').

For girls it appears only in very small numbers in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Classic, virtuous, and strongly boy-leaning.

Did you know? Justin comes from the Latin justus, 'just' — the root of justice itself. It was carried by early Christian saints and Byzantine emperors, and it is overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note clearly; the girls' forms are Justine and Justina.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Justin — Latin Justinus, 'just'; overwhelmingly male

Variations

JustineJustinaJustyn

Nicknames

JusJujuTina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Justin mean?

Justin comes from the Latin Justinus, from justus, 'just; fair; upright.'

How do you pronounce Justin?

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

Is Justin a boy or girl name?

Justin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — we note the lean clearly. The girls' forms are Justine and Justina.

How popular is Justin?

Justin is a well-known boys' name in the U.S. and very rare for girls.

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