Boy nameCurrently #1,807 in the USFalling
Justus
//ˈdʒəstəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20026 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Justus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Justus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Justus |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 34 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 46 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 60 |
| 1992 | 87 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1994 | 201 |
| 1995 | 262 |
| 1996 | 287 |
| 1997 | 254 |
| 1998 | 250 |
| 1999 | 281 |
| 2000 | 290 |
| 2001 | 291 |
| 2002 | 336 |
| 2003 | 257 |
| 2004 | 294 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 319 |
| 2007 | 320 |
| 2008 | 309 |
| 2009 | 321 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 273 |
| 2012 | 314 |
| 2013 | 300 |
| 2014 | 299 |
| 2015 | 287 |
| 2016 | 255 |
| 2017 | 226 |
| 2018 | 238 |
| 2019 | 211 |
| 2020 | 187 |
| 2021 | 191 |
| 2022 | 147 |
| 2023 | 161 |
| 2024 | 99 |
Justus through the decades
- Justus peaked in 2002, when 336 babies were named Justus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Justus has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Justus currently ranks #1,807 in the US and is cooling off.