Justin is a distinctive choice, ranked #638 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Justin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#638
US Rank #199
About the Name Justin
Justin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 87 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #154 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Justin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #199, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Justin
Unlikely. With around 59 UK babies named Justin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Justin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Justin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 87 places in the last five years. Its peak was #154 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Justin is more popular in the US (#199) than in the UK (#638). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Justin include: Justin Trudeau — Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025.; Justin Verlander — Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).; Justin Champagnie — Justin John Champagnie is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA)..
Justin appears in the US top 500 at #199 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
59
UK babies named Justin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 87 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Justin
Likely around 1 other Justin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Justin
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until his resignation in 2025 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Papineau from 2008 until 2025.
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Houston Astros, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants.
Justin, known posthumously as Justin Martyr (Greek: Ἰουστῖνος ὁ Μάρτυς, romanized: Ioustînos ho Mártys; c. 90–100 AD – 165 AD), also known as Justin the Philosopher, was an early Christian apologist and philosopher.
Justin John Champagnie is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Justin Jedlica, also known as the "Human Ken", is an American man who has garnered international attention for undergoing many cosmetic procedures. He spent over 1 million dollars on surgery.
Justin Wong, occasionally shortened to Jwong, is an American professional fighting game player residing in Canada. Wong has won more EVO titles than anyone else with nine tournaments won: seven for Marvel vs.