BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Justin

Meaning: “Just, upright”

About the name Justin

Justin is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “Just, upright”.

It has a classic feel. In 2025, Justin ranked #233 for boys in the US, with 1,512 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1988. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Justin were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “just”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Justin”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #233
In 2015: #110
Babies in 2025: 1,512

Popularity of Justin, 1940–2025

Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Names similar to Justin

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Christian“Follower of Christ”
Dennis“follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”
Francis“Frankish (man); a Frank”
JoaquinOrigin debated
JulianOrigin debated
Leo“Lion”
LucasOrigin debated
MarcusOrigin debated
Maurice“Moor; dark, swarthy”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.