Justin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Justin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Justin?
Justin is spelled J-U-S-T-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Justin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Latin, meaning “just” or “fair.”
- Origin
- The name Justin may derive from the Latin name Iustinus, which is related to the Latin adjective iustus meaning “just” or “fair.”
- Pronunciation
- JUS-tin · 2 syllables
Justin Popularity in 2025
Rank#233
Recorded Births1,512
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #233 and recorded 284 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Justin Mean?
Derived from Latin, meaning “just” or “fair.”
Origin: The name Justin may derive from the Latin name Iustinus, which is related to the Latin adjective iustus meaning “just” or “fair.”
How Do You Pronounce Justin?
PronunciationJUS-tin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Justin?
- History
- Justin has been used as a given name since classical antiquity and has appeared in various historical and religious contexts, including early Christian saints and Roman figures.
Justin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,512 | #233 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,796 | #199 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,934 | #185 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,079 | #181 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,166 | #179 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,312 | #165 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,545 | #154 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,809 | #141 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,155 | #127 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,569 | #112 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,726 | #110 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,033 | #96 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
| 2013 | Boys | 4,875 | #85 |
| 2012 | Girls | 16 | #7,456 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5,906 | #74 |
| 2011 | Girls | 13 | #8,614 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7,129 | #59 |
| 2010 | Girls | 11 | #9,790 |
When Was Justin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1988 · Boys
35,055 recorded births
National rank #7
1989 · Boys
32,852 recorded births
National rank #8
1987 · Boys
31,491 recorded births
National rank #9
1990 · Boys
30,649 recorded births
National rank #9
Where Justin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #126 | 25 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| FL | #155 | 137 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |
| MD | #159 | 37 |
| CT | #165 | 21 |
| NJ | #181 | 56 |
| PA | #186 | 69 |