Justin
Justin comes from the Latin "Iustinus," meaning just or fair — derived from "iustus" (just). Saint Justin Martyr (c.100-165) was a 2nd-century Christian philosopher who defended Christianity against pagan critics. The name has been used since early Christian times. Justin was a top-100 American name from 1970 to 2015, peaking at #9 from 1988 to 1990. The peak was so concentrated that Justin now reads as definitively late-80s/early-90s. Justin (the singer Justin Timberlake, born 1981, of *NSYNC and solo fame) is the most famous modern bearer. Justin (the singer Justin Bieber, born 1994, whose "Baby" (2010) made him a teenage sensation) gave the name a contemporary charge. Justin Trudeau (born 1971), the Prime Minister of Canada, gave the name political weight. I find Justin has a brisk, slightly 80s-90s quality — the "J" opening is firm, and the "in" ending gives it length. The name has been outside the US top 200 since 2018. Justin is a male name of Latin origin that means "Just, fair, righteous". Brisk, 80s-90s, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Justins tend to be social. US #9 from 1988-1990. Now top 200. Well-known people named Justin include Saint Justin Martyr (philosopher), Justin Timberlake (singer), Justin Bieber (singer), Justin Trudeau (Canadian PM). Common variations and related forms of Justin include Justus (variant), Justyn (variant), Justino (Spanish), Justen (variant).