Justin
boy name#233 in 2025Justin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #7 in 1988, ranks #233 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#233
rank today
#7
peak (1988)
1,512
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #714 |
| 1890s | #644 |
| 1900s | #666 |
| 1910s | #537 |
| 1920s | #544 |
| 1930s | #671 |
| 1940s | #582 |
| 1950s | #503 |
| 1960s | #319 |
| 1970s | #55 |
| 1980s | #12 |
| 1990s | #18 |
| 2000s | #34 |
| 2010s | #101 |
| 2020s | #190 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Justin has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 753,000 people named Justin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Justin alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Justin in 2025?
- Justin ranks #233 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,512 babies given the name.
- When was the name Justin most popular?
- Justin peaked in 1988, reaching #7 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Justin with classmates?
- Justin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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