Justus
Name of several early saints, from Latin iustus (“just”), from iūs + -tus.
Every Justus since 1880 — 9,958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Justus
Justus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,952 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,958 American babies have been named Justus — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 336 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Justus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Justus 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 | 7 | #12,501 | 79 | #1,952 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,657 | 90 | #1,813 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,434 | 146 | #1,311 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,397 | 141 | #1,333 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,832 | 174 | #1,153 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,189 | 168 | #1,154 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,551 | 193 | #1,058 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,534 | 215 | #966 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,439 | 203 | #1,001 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,281 | 236 | #913 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,375 | 262 | #861 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,099 | 278 | #819 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,701 | 270 | #811 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,790 | 291 | #780 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,038 | 251 | #851 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,506 | 250 | #849 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,625 | 289 | #786 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,808 | 278 | #790 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,682 | 300 | #747 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,454 | 294 | #731 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,767 | 277 | #731 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,944 | 258 | #734 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,150 | 225 | #776 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,491 | 297 | #647 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,144 | 261 | #690 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,694 | 255 | #694 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,811 | 219 | #722 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,827 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,557 |
| 1980 | — | — | 52 | #1,300 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,689 | 29 | #1,728 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,088 |
| 1965 | — | — | 13 | #2,317 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,133 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,504 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,473 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,763 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,826 |
| 1930 | — | — | 14 | #2,132 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #1,968 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,480 |
| 1915 | — | — | 26 | #1,325 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,726 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,082 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #883 |
| 1880 | — | — | 11 | #589 |
Famous people named Justus
- Justus von Liebig Chemist · 1803–1873
- Justus Lipsius Philosopher · 1547–1606
- Justus van Gent Painter · 1430–1480
- Justus Sustermans Painter · 1597–1681
- Justus Jonas Writer · 1493–1555
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justus mean?
Name of several early saints, from Latin iustus (“just”), from iūs + -tus.
How popular is the name Justus in 2025?
Justus ranked #1,952 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Justus?
9,958 babies have been named Justus in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Justus most popular?
Justus peaked in 2002, when 336 newborns received the name.
Is Justus a boy or girl name?
Justus is used for both: about 8% of babies named Justus have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Justus rising or falling?
Justus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Justus?
Well-known people named Justus include Justus von Liebig (chemist), Justus Lipsius (philosopher), Justus van Gent (painter).