Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Justin.
National Rank (2025)
#233
All-Time Peak Rank
#7 (1988)
Total U.S. Births
790,469
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Justin Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Justin
According to SSA data, Justin achieved its highest historical rank of #7 in 1988. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1988 with 35,055 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 59.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 138 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Justin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-59.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record35,055Births in 1988
Years in Top 100
43yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
138Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:55
1890s:117
1900s:139
1910s:938
1920s:1,292
1930s:819
1940s:1,216
1950s:2,295
1960s:6,706
1970s:86,539
1980s:289,825
1990s:220,135
2000s:122,991
2010s:45,603
2020s:11,799
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJus-tin
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
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