Justin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #540 in 2022 with 71 recorded births. This places Justin in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 297 births ranking #154. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 61.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,005 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.