Justice
A male or female given name from English from the abstract noun justice.
Every Justice since 1880 — 38,674 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Justice
Justice is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,113 in 2025 with 193 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 38,674 American babies have been named Justice — about 51% boys and 49% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1996, when 1,689 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Justice stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Justice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | #1,363 | 193 | #1,113 |
| 2024 | 206 | #1,167 | 203 | #1,074 |
| 2023 | 247 | #1,025 | 259 | #898 |
| 2022 | 322 | #863 | 328 | #771 |
| 2021 | 390 | #730 | 440 | #626 |
| 2020 | 511 | #575 | 400 | #658 |
| 2019 | 532 | #571 | 460 | #599 |
| 2018 | 580 | #541 | 496 | #557 |
| 2017 | 628 | #500 | 487 | #559 |
| 2016 | 673 | #473 | 612 | #494 |
| 2015 | 704 | #449 | 554 | #521 |
| 2014 | 765 | #420 | 529 | #524 |
| 2013 | 708 | #430 | 592 | #470 |
| 2012 | 587 | #517 | 512 | #516 |
| 2011 | 552 | #525 | 506 | #512 |
| 2010 | 551 | #533 | 587 | #456 |
| 2009 | 550 | #556 | 665 | #428 |
| 2008 | 573 | #538 | 680 | #425 |
| 2007 | 525 | #571 | 742 | #397 |
| 2006 | 547 | #542 | 723 | #409 |
| 2005 | 538 | #536 | 599 | #440 |
| 2004 | 592 | #497 | 650 | #401 |
| 2003 | 666 | #451 | 666 | #393 |
| 2002 | 725 | #402 | 832 | #332 |
| 2001 | 624 | #446 | 717 | #371 |
| 2000 | 477 | #545 | 656 | #390 |
| 1995 | 1,046 | #261 | 600 | #388 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,157 | 67 | #1,365 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,422 | 32 | #1,851 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,042 | 30 | #1,887 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,718 | 28 | #1,769 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,796 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,187 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,132 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,502 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,063 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,112 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,445 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,513 |
| 1920 | — | — | 11 | #2,678 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,231 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,724 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #993 |
Famous people named Justice
- Justice Smith Actor · b. 1995
- Justice Christopher Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justice mean?
A male or female given name from English from the abstract noun justice.
How popular is the name Justice in 2025?
Justice ranked #1,113 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 193 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Justice?
38,674 babies have been named Justice in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Justice most popular?
Justice peaked in 1996, when 1,689 newborns received the name.
Is Justice a boy or girl name?
Justice is used for both: about 49% of babies named Justice have been girls and 51% boys.
Is the name Justice rising or falling?
Justice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Justice?
Well-known people named Justice include Justice Smith (actor), Justice Christopher (soccer player).