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Justin is a masculine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from Justus. This was the name of several early saints including Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher of the 2nd century who was beheaded in Rome." It ranked #233 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from Justus. This was the name of several early saints including Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher of the 2nd century who was beheaded in Rome. The entry lists its usage as English, French, Slovene.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Justin ranked #233 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #233 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justin mean?
Behind the Name does not give Justin a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the Latin name Iustinus, which was.
Is Justin a popular name?
Justin ranked #233 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Justin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Justin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Justin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
