Justin is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #174 in 2006 with 270 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 297 births ranking #154. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 48.4%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 1,186 boys born was named Justin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Justin is a Latin name meaning "just" or "fair". It has a clean, balanced feel and became one of the most recognisable modern classics of the late twentieth century.
The name spread through early Christian saints and later found renewed popularity in modern English-speaking naming. It feels familiar, straightforward, and quietly strong.