Where does the name Justin come from?

Justin is a boy name of Latin origin.

Is Justin a boy or a girl name?

Justin is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Justin are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Justin in 2023?

Justin ranks #185 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1988 with 35,296 babies.

How do you pronounce Justin?

Justin is pronounced JUS-tin (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Justin?

Justin is also written as Justyn, Iustin.

A name from Latin · Boy

Justin

From Latin Justinus, from justus, "fair, righteous." St. Justin Martyr (2nd c.) was a Christian philosopher and apologist who debated the Greek schools.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

787,161 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

1,934 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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JFrom Latin Justinus, from justus, "fair, righteous." St. Justin Martyr (2nd c.) was a Christian philosopher and apologist who debated the Greek schools.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Justin".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Justyn Most common Iustin

Quick answers

People often ask about Justin.

What does the name Justin mean?: Justin means from Latin Justinus, from justus, "fair, righteous." St. Justin Martyr (2nd c.) was a Christian philosopher and apologist who debated the Greek schools.
Where does the name Justin come from?: Justin is a boy name of Latin origin.
Is Justin a boy or a girl name?: Justin is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Justin are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Justin in 2023?: Justin ranks #185 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1988 with 35,296 babies.
How do you pronounce Justin?: Justin is pronounced JUS-tin (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Justin?: Justin is also written as Justyn, Iustin.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.