Boy
Justin
just, righteous
About Justin
This name has demonstrated remarkable staying power, remaining consistently recognized and respected across decades. Its widespread familiarity means people immediately know how to spell and pronounce it, eliminating the frustration many unusual names create. The three-syllable rhythm provides a pleasant cadence that sounds professional in business contexts yet friendly in social settings. Parents appreciate its versatility—it works across socioeconomic backgrounds, geographic regions, and cultural contexts without seeming out of place. The name suggests reliability and trustworthiness, qualities that serve well throughout life's various stages and challenges. While not uncommon, it avoids the extreme popularity that leads to excessive repetition in classrooms and workplaces. It offers several nickname options for those who prefer shorter forms, while the full version maintains formality when needed. The balanced combination of consonants and vowels creates an aesthetically pleasing sound that's neither harsh nor overly soft. Throughout history, notable individuals have carried this name successfully in fields ranging from entertainment to athletics to academia, demonstrating its broad applicability and enduring appeal across diverse pursuits and professions.
Popularity of the Name Justin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #715 | ||||
| 1881 | #746 | ||||
| 1884 | #916 | ||||
| 1885 | #674 | ||||
| 1886 | #728 | ||||
| 1888 | #728 | ||||
| 1889 | #756 | ||||
| 1890 | #551 | ||||
| 1891 | #734 | ||||
| 1892 | #908 | ||||
| 1893 | #523 | ||||
| 1894 | #528 | ||||
| 1896 | #511 | ||||
| 1897 | #596 | ||||
| 1898 | #555 | ||||
| 1899 | #754 | ||||
| 1900 | #593 | ||||
| 1901 | #810 | ||||
| 1902 | #827 | ||||
| 1903 | #677 | ||||
| 1904 | #579 | ||||
| 1905 | #625 | ||||
| 1906 | #662 | ||||
| 1907 | #686 | ||||
| 1908 | #622 | ||||
| 1909 | #786 | ||||
| 1910 | #721 | ||||
| 1911 | #620 | ||||
| 1912 | #483 | ||||
| 1913 | #561 | ||||
| 1914 | #552 | ||||
| 1915 | #505 | ||||
| 1916 | #513 | ||||
| 1917 | #482 | ||||
| 1918 | #498 | ||||
| 1919 | #480 | ||||
| 1920 | #610 | ||||
| 1921 | #533 | ||||
| 1922 | #528 | ||||
| 1923 | #568 | ||||
| 1924 | #489 | ||||
| 1925 | #534 | ||||
| 1926 | #544 | ||||
| 1927 | #520 | ||||
| 1928 | #557 | ||||
| 1929 | #576 | ||||
| 1930 | #564 | ||||
| 1931 | #685 | ||||
| 1932 | #672 | ||||
| 1933 | #585 | ||||
| 1934 | #742 | ||||
| 1935 | #728 | ||||
| 1936 | #785 | ||||
| 1937 | #708 | ||||
| 1938 | #649 | ||||
| 1939 | #615 | ||||
| 1940 | #663 | ||||
| 1941 | #634 | ||||
| 1942 | #609 | ||||
| 1943 | #617 | ||||
| 1944 | #596 | ||||
| 1945 | #541 | ||||
| 1946 | #540 | ||||
| 1947 | #553 | ||||
| 1948 | #569 | ||||
| 1949 | #507 | ||||
| 1950 | #604 | ||||
| 1951 | #598 | ||||
| 1952 | #533 | ||||
| 1953 | #541 | ||||
| 1954 | #499 | ||||
| 1955 | #469 | ||||
| 1956 | #454 | ||||
| 1957 | #447 | ||||
| 1958 | #449 | #192 | |||
| 1959 | #429 | ||||
| 1960 | #419 | ||||
| 1961 | #362 | #240 | |||
| 1962 | #348 | #231 | |||
| 1963 | #349 | #133 | |||
| 1964 | #355 | #182 | #141 | ||
| 1965 | #354 | #161 | #144 | ||
| 1966 | #336 | #120 | #133 | ||
| 1967 | #295 | #130 | #99 | ||
| 1968 | #211 | #94 | #94 | ||
| 1969 | #167 | #82 | #97 | ||
| 1970 | #138 | #54 | #88 | ||
| 1971 | #103 | #34 | #97 | ||
| 1972 | #60 | #26 | #86 | ||
| 1973 | #51 | #25 | #88 | ||
| 1974 | #43 | #25 | #81 | ||
| 1975 | #37 | #24 | #91 | ||
| 1976 | #33 | #24 | #100 | ||
| 1977 | #30 | #30 | #102 | ||
| 1978 | #28 | #41 | #102 | ||
| 1979 | #22 | #42 | #97 | ||
| 1980 | #13 | #47 | #102 | ||
| 1981 | #12 | #43 | #93 | ||
| 1982 | #12 | #49 | #115 | ||
| 1983 | #12 | #46 | #106 | ||
| 1984 | #13 | #58 | #110 | ||
| 1985 | #15 | #66 | #111 | ||
| 1986 | #14 | #52 | #133 | ||
| 1987 | #9 | #70 | #127 | ||
| 1988 | #7 | #69 | #124 | ||
| 1989 | #8 | #73 | #148 | ||
| 1990 | #9 | #70 | #107 | ||
| 1991 | #14 | #93 | #134 | #13 | |
| 1992 | #18 | #82 | #146 | #15 | |
| 1993 | #20 | #86 | #155 | #17 | |
| 1994 | #20 | #84 | #164 | #16 | |
| 1995 | #18 | #103 | #162 | #12 | |
| 1996 | #20 | #80 | #152 | #17 | |
| 1997 | #20 | #183 | #71 | #169 | #17 |
| 1998 | #20 | #211 | #98 | #154 | #17 |
| 1999 | #20 | #198 | #95 | #151 | #13 |
| 2000 | #19 | #198 | #94 | #192 | #13 |
| 2001 | #22 | #216 | #116 | #162 | #9 |
| 2002 | #22 | #188 | #110 | #147 | #8 |
| 2003 | #27 | #148 | #112 | #121 | #12 |
| 2004 | #30 | #170 | #98 | #148 | #20 |
| 2005 | #36 | #207 | #119 | #154 | #16 |
| 2006 | #45 | #171 | #133 | #170 | #18 |
| 2007 | #45 | #192 | #108 | #169 | #20 |
| 2008 | #44 | #190 | #147 | #189 | #26 |
| 2009 | #46 | #197 | #130 | #258 | #32 |
| 2010 | #50 | #210 | #137 | #184 | #28 |
| 2011 | #59 | #248 | #168 | #192 | #36 |
| 2012 | #74 | #330 | #155 | #212 | #40 |
| 2013 | #85 | #315 | #176 | #212 | #57 |
| 2014 | #96 | #466 | #227 | #334 | #76 |
| 2015 | #110 | #437 | #276 | #299 | #74 |
| 2016 | #112 | #446 | #193 | #323 | #78 |
| 2017 | #127 | #560 | #234 | #286 | #87 |
| 2018 | #141 | #530 | #411 | #307 | #107 |
| 2019 | #154 | #589 | #330 | #306 | #154 |
| 2020 | #166 | #605 | #407 | #407 | #152 |
| 2021 | #179 | #632 | #436 | #366 | #187 |
| 2022 | #181 | #569 | #467 | #183 | |
| 2023 | #185 | #710 | #525 | #220 | |
| 2024 | #199 | #665 | #523 | #206 | |
| 2025 | #233 | #719 | #405 | #264 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Justin
Names Similar to Justin
Nicknames for Justin
- Jus
- Tin
- Justy
- JJ
Famous People Named Justin
| Justin Timberlake | American singer and actor |
| Justin Bieber | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Justin Theroux | American actor and screenwriter |
| Justin Trudeau | Canadian Prime Minister |
| Justin Verlander | American professional baseball player |
| Justin Rose | English professional golfer |
| Justin Chambers | American actor |
| Justin Gatlin | American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist |
| Justin Long | American actor and comedian |
| Justin Baldoni | American actor and filmmaker |
| Justin Lin | American film director |
| Justin Hartley | American actor |
| Justin Linville | American musician and songwriter |
| Justin Bruening | American actor |
| Justin Fashanu | English professional footballer |
| Justin Edinburgh | English professional footballer and manager |
| Justin Leonard | American professional golfer |
| Justin Roiland | American animator, writer, and producer |
| Justin Simien | American filmmaker and director |
| Justin Henry | American actor |
Characters Named Justin
| Justin Taylor | Character from the TV show "Queer as Folk" |
| Justin Finch-Fletchley | Character from the "Harry Potter" series |
| Justin Hammer | Character from Marvel Comics and the film "Iron Man 2" |
| Justin Foley | Character from the TV show "13 Reasons Why" |
| Justin Russo | Character from the TV show "Wizards of Waverly Place" |
| Justin Law | Character from the manga and anime series "Soul Eater" |
| Justin Morgan | Character from the TV show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" |
| Justin Kiriakis | Character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Justin Finch | Character from the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" |
| Justin Dior Combs | Character from the TV show "My Super Sweet 16" |
| Justin Miller | Character from the TV show "Passions" |
| Justin Brooks | Character from the video game series "Ace Attorney" |
| Justin Cummings | Character from the TV show "Recess" |
| Justin Price | Character from the film "American Pie Presents - The Book of Love" |
| Justin McLeod | Character from the film "Charly" |
| Justin Prentice | Character from the TV show "Awkward" |
| Justin Quayle | Character from the novel and film "The Constant Gardener" |
| Justin Ripley | Character from the TV show "Luther" |
| Justin Walker | Character from the TV show "Brothers & Sisters" |