Justin

The first name Justin is a masculine name and means 'the just'. It is a shortened form of the Latin name Justinus and is also regarded as the English and French variant of the German name Justus.

What does the name Justin mean?

Justin is interpreted as a masculine first name meaning 'the just'. It derives from Justinus and is also the English and French equivalent of Justus. The old Latin name Justin was not very well known in Germany for a long time, but it gained popularity since the 1990s, likely due to the name's great success in the 1980s in the USA. Although it is usually pronounced in the English way in Germany, Justin has struggled with its reputation in recent years, similar to names like Kevin or Chantal, and has quickly fallen out of fashion. Notable bearers of the name include US pop stars Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake, as well as Canadian politician Justin Trudeau. Variants in other languages include Justino (Spanish, Portuguese), Giustino (Italian), Justyn (Polish), Iustin (Romanian), Iousztinosz (Hungarian), Džastins (Latvian), and Ġustinu (Maltese). The feminine forms are Justina and Justine.

Where does the name Justin come from?

The etymology of Justin traces back to the Latin name Justinus, which is a variant of Iustinus. Iustinus, in turn, derives from Iustus, a name used in ancient Rome that comes from Latin and means 'just'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Justin?

The pronunciation of Justin is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Jus-tin' [ˈdʒʊstɪn] or Germanized [ˈjʊstɪn]. The consonant combination gives the name a distinctive sound, while the short vowels lend it a direct note. Justin has a modern, dynamic character and appears youthful, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Justin?

The name day for Justin is celebrated on June 1.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Justin enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 810th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2003, when it reached 9th place. In the last ten years, Justin has been given as a first name about 850 times, placing it 608th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 343rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ain / Dschastin / Jastin / Jatin / Jayjay / Jinstu / Jisti / Jizzy / Jofiz / Joschi / Joschmin / Ju / Jubu / Jui / Juju / Jus / Juschi / Juse / Jusel / Jusi / Jusmail / Jusmus / Jusno / Juss / Jussi / Jussy / Just / Just-In-Time / Justa / Justboy / Justel / Justi / Justice / Justili / Justinchen / Justine / Justini / Justino / Justintime / Justy / Justyy / Jutt / Schustin / Tin / Ustin Stin

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Famous people

• Friedrich Justin Bertuch (German publisher 1747-1822)
• Georg Wilhelm Justin Wagner (1793-1874) geographer and historian in Hesse
• Justin 1 (Eastern Roman Emperor 450-527)
• Justin Ashburn (racing driver from America)
• Justin Bailey (ice hockey player from America)
• Justin Balk (German musician)
• Justin Bartha (American actor)
• Justin Baughman (American baseball player)
• Justin Berfield (actor (Malcolm in the Middle))
• Justin Bieber (singer)
• Justin Brantly (American football player from the USA)
• Justin Bruening (actor)
• Justin Burnett (Mexican composer)
• Justin Capicciotti (Canadian football player)
• Justin Chambers (actor (Grey's Anatomy))
• Justin Chatwin (Canadian actor)
• Justin Chon (actor)
• Justin Clay Perry (American musician)
• Justin Cook (American actor)
• Justin Craig (Canadian actor)