Name meaning & stats
Justin
Justin means “just” (Latin origin). 790,908 US babies since 1940, peak 1988. Notable Justins are 2.1× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“just”
LatinWell documented
Name of early saints.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1988
790,908 US babies were named Justin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Justins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 2.1× | High · 139 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.8× | High · 135 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 82 people |
| Baseball player | 1.9× | High · 71 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Justins show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Justin has a surprise career: 1.9×
Spelling family
Justin is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1988)