Justis
Every Justis since 1975 — 1,924 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Justis
Justis is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1975, 1,924 American babies have been named Justis — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 123 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 Justis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Justis 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,621 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,031 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,853 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,226 | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,092 | 18 | #5,251 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,964 | 16 | #5,655 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,064 | 18 | #5,201 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,127 | 25 | #4,148 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,376 | 20 | #4,803 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,756 | 22 | #4,459 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,200 | 20 | #4,714 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,045 | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,419 | 22 | #4,433 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,956 | 38 | #3,049 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,678 | 29 | #3,682 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,725 | 53 | #2,418 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,236 | 51 | #2,492 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,044 | 47 | #2,560 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,121 | 57 | #2,149 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,600 | 60 | #2,006 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,868 | 58 | #1,997 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,163 | 76 | #1,600 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,785 | 69 | #1,689 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,326 | 70 | #1,659 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,120 | 86 | #1,261 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,282 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,157 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,893 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,890 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Justis in 2025?
Justis did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Justis?
1,924 babies have been named Justis in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Justis most popular?
Justis peaked in 1995, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Justis a boy or girl name?
Justis is used for both: about 22% of babies named Justis have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Justis rising or falling?
Justis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.