Justin is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #704 in 2023 with 49 recorded births. This places Justin in the top 11% 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 73.1%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,646 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.