Justin
Peaked at #7 nationally in 1988, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Justin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Justin — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#717
in 1987
Current rank
#14240
in 2024
Years tracked
53
1923–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1923, Justin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1987, ranking #717 nationally with 253 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #17777 (2014) to #14240 (2024) — a 20% improvement.
As of 2024, Justin ranks #14240 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,240 | 6 |
| 2019 | #13,067 | 7 |
| 2016 | #15,199 | 6 |
| 2015 | #17,725 | 5 |
| 2014 | #17,777 | 5 |
| 2013 | #10,597 | 10 |
| 2012 | #7,621 | 16 |
| 2011 | #8,877 | 13 |
Justin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#7
in 1988
Current rank
#199
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Justin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1988, ranking #7 nationally with 35,055 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #96 (2014) to #199 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Justin ranks #199 nationally for boys, with 1,788 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #199 | 1,788 |
| 2023 | #185 | 1,931 |
| 2022 | #181 | 2,078 |
| 2021 | #179 | 2,164 |
| 2020 | #166 | 2,309 |
| 2019 | #154 | 2,544 |
| 2018 | #141 | 2,809 |
| 2017 | #127 | 3,152 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Justin most popular?
Justin was most popular in 1988, when it ranked #7 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Justin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Justin?
At least 792,731 babies have been recorded with the name Justin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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