Justus

Justus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 90 boys in the United States.

Justus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Justus

Justus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Justus first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #589 in 1880, and in 2024 90 babies received the name — 9,059 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Justus in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#589 in 1880
Peak year
2007
Babies named Justus in 2024
90
Total since 1880
9,059

Justus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2357 in 1996
Babies named Justus in 2018
3
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Justus mean?

The meaning of Justus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Justus a boy or girl name?

Justus is a boy name. In 2024, 90 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Justus?

Justus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Justus?

Justus first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #589 in 1880, and 90 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].