Justo
Every Justo since 1890 — 1,737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Justo
Justo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,286 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 1,737 American babies have been named Justo. Its peak came in 1986, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Justo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Justo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,286 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,647 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,565 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,498 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,177 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,812 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,250 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,175 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,262 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,191 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,762 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,846 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,816 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,287 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,417 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,199 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,417 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,790 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,777 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,557 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,123 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,149 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,602 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,589 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,131 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,764 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,659 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,150 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,027 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,169 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,250 |
| 1965 | 20 | #1,792 |
| 1960 | 19 | #1,883 |
| 1955 | 13 | #2,262 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,071 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,820 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,943 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,825 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,131 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,047 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,393 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,540 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,725 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,081 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Justo
- Justo José de Urquiza Politician · 1801–1870
- Justo Gallego Martínez Religious figure · b. 1925
- Justo Tejada Soccer player · b. 1933
- Justo Villar Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Justo in 2025?
Justo ranked #9,286 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Justo?
1,737 babies have been named Justo in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Justo most popular?
Justo peaked in 1986, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Justo a boy or girl name?
Justo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Justo rising or falling?
Justo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Justo?
Well-known people named Justo include Justo José de Urquiza (politician), Justo Gallego Martínez (religious figure), Justo Tejada (soccer player).