Justina
Every Justina since 1882 — 12,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Justina
Justina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,030 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 12,246 American babies have been named Justina. Its peak came in 1990, when 450 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 Justina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Justina 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 | 36 | #4,030 | — | — |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,673 | — | — |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,321 | — | — |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,566 | — | — |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,710 | — | — |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,869 | — | — |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,797 | — | — |
| 2018 | 50 | #3,224 | — | — |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,852 | — | — |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,748 | — | — |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,668 | — | — |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,865 | — | — |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,820 | — | — |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,296 | — | — |
| 2011 | 92 | #2,094 | — | — |
| 2010 | 75 | #2,488 | — | — |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,495 | — | — |
| 2008 | 96 | #2,114 | — | — |
| 2007 | 103 | #1,994 | — | — |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,855 | — | — |
| 2005 | 125 | #1,618 | — | — |
| 2004 | 147 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 2002 | 159 | #1,250 | — | — |
| 2001 | 181 | #1,155 | — | — |
| 2000 | 183 | #1,118 | — | — |
| 1995 | 288 | #718 | — | — |
| 1990 | 444 | #537 | 6 | #7,620 |
| 1985 | 314 | #605 | — | — |
| 1980 | 173 | #887 | — | — |
| 1975 | 135 | #940 | — | — |
| 1970 | 106 | #1,110 | — | — |
| 1965 | 113 | #970 | — | — |
| 1960 | 89 | #1,156 | — | — |
| 1955 | 41 | #1,608 | — | — |
| 1950 | 35 | #1,590 | — | — |
| 1945 | 18 | #2,020 | — | — |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,660 | — | — |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,495 | — | — |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,260 | — | — |
| 1920 | 41 | #1,202 | — | — |
| 1915 | 42 | #1,033 | — | — |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,014 | — | — |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,211 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,370 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,250 | — | — |
| 1890 | 9 | #979 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Justina
- Justina Companion · 400–388
- Justina Machado Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Justina in 2025?
Justina ranked #4,030 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Justina?
12,246 babies have been named Justina in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Justina most popular?
Justina peaked in 1990, when 450 newborns received the name.
Is Justina a boy or girl name?
Justina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Justina rising or falling?
Justina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Justina?
Well-known people named Justina include Justina (companion), Justina Machado (actor).