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Justin
Meaning: just, fair · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Justin comes from Latin Iustinus, derived from Justus, 'just'. Several early saints and Byzantine emperors bore it; it became a familiar English name in the 20th century.
Popularity of Justin in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,512 US baby boys named Justin — #233 for boys · Peak: 35,055 in 1988 · 1950: 128 · 2000: 17,784 · 2020: 2,312
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Justin
JUS-tin · IPA /ˈdʒʌstɪn/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Latin — Justinus, from iustus “just”
How the meaning and use of Justin developed
Justin is the English form of Latin Justinus, related to iustus “just”; several early Christian saints bore the name.
Related names from the same root
Justus · Justine · Justiniano
Sibling names that go well with Justin
Sister: Brianna · Stevie
Brother: Tucker · Alex
Our editorial suggestions — similar era, style and length — chosen from names with full pages on this site.
Famous people named Justin
- Justin Timberlake (singer)
- Justin Bieber (singer)
Nicknames
Jus
Variants & related names
Justus, Dustin
Justin name art
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FAQ
What does the name Justin mean?
Justin means “just, fair”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Justin?
Justin is usually pronounced JUS-tin (/ˈdʒʌstɪn/).
Is Justin a popular name?
In 2025, Justin ranked #233 among boys' names in the United States, given to 1,512 baby boys, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 1988 (35,055 babies).
What are nicknames for Justin?
Jus.
What are other forms of Justin?
Justus, Dustin.
What are good sibling names for Justin?
Sister: Brianna, Stevie. Brother: Tucker, Alex.
Similar names
Maximus · Mark · Ollie · Lucas · Leo · Julian
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.