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Justine

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Pronounced jus-TEEN /dʒʌsˈtin/High

Meaning: Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin JustusHigh

In 30 seconds: Justice, in a French gown: Justine is the feminine of Justin — 'fair and upright' — a saint, a Durrell novel, and a 1980s-American favorite. Virtue with continental polish.
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Origin HighFrench, Latin
MeaningJust, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin Justus
U.S. rank (2025)#3741 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 38,208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198818812025

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

Justine is the French feminine of Justin — Latin Justus, 'just, fair, upright' — borne by an early saint and martyr, and by literary heroines from Sade's tragic Justine to Durrell's Alexandrian muse. It charted strongly in 1980s America beside Christine and Kristine.

Today it is uncommon, reading as a polished Gen-X classic with revival potential alongside Josephine and Clementine. Virtue at the root, France on the label.

Did you know? Lawrence Durrell named the opening novel of his Alexandria Quartet 'Justine' for its enigmatic heroine — the just-named woman who is anything but simple.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Justine — etymology

Variations

JustinaJustyneGiustina

Nicknames

JusTina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Justine Henin (1982-)
    Belgian former world No. 1 tennis player and Grand Slam champion
  • ★Justine Bateman (1966-)
    American actress and writer known for Family Ties
  • ★Justine Skye (1995-)
    American singer and model
  • ★Justine Greening (1969-)
    British former Conservative politician and cabinet minister

If you like Justine…

Christine— the fellow French -ine 80s favorite
Josephine— a companion -ine classic in revival
Celine— another elegant French -ine name
Justina— the Latinate sister form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Justine mean?

Justine is the French feminine of Justin, from Latin Justus, meaning 'just, fair, upright'.

How do you pronounce Justine?

It's said jus-TEEN /dʒʌsˈtin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Justine a boy or girl name?

Justine is a girl's name.

How popular is Justine?

Justine is uncommon for newborns today, a polished Gen-X classic.

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