Justina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Justina has its roots in Latin, deriving from 'Justinus', which means 'just' or 'fair'. It evolved through various forms, including Justus and Justinus, before becoming established as Justina in Late Latin. The name is associated with positive traits of fairness and justice, though it does not have a specific biblical relevance. Justina gained popularity through its association with early Christian saints and remains a classic name in modern contexts.
The name Justina is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Justina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Justina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1211th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1775th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1422nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1035th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 635th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1489th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3092nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Justina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Justina"
Pronunciation
/dʒʌˈstɪnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Justina is derived from the Latin name 'Justinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Justus', meaning 'just' or 'fair'.
Meaning
just, fair
Language Evolution
Justus (Latin), Justinus (Latin), Justina (Late Latin)
Historical Usage
Justina gained popularity in the Christian context due to its association with Saint Justina, a martyr of the early Church, and has been used in various cultures since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Justine, Justy, Jus, Tina
Modern Popularity & Image
Justina is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with qualities of fairness and integrity. It is relatively uncommon but retains a timeless quality.
Famous People
Justina Machado - American actress, Justina Robson - British science fiction author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Justina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Justina"
"Justina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1211th of 9107 | 691 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1775th of 9204 | 387 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1422nd of 12526 | 1,016 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1035th of 19264 | 1,922 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 635th of 27321 | 5,164 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1489th of 35406 | 2,242 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3092nd of 30306 | 637 |
Regional Popularity of "Justina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Justina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
54.89% 757th/1379 |
68.22% 1614th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
73.97% 1151st/1556 |
78.16% 1839th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
60.08% 1338th/2227 |
45.10% 1096th/2430 |
62.60% 1786th/2853 |
57.33% 1591st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.01% 999th/2937 |
24.46% 852nd/3483 |
46.82% 1647th/3518 |
24.41% 987th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.74% 617th/3685 |
10.66% 477th/4475 |
18.04% 937th/5194 |
10.40% 657th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.54% 1720th/4582 |
16.89% 872nd/5164 |
31.23% 2284th/7313 |
20.13% 1502nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
49.41% 2217th/4487 |
54.25% 3701st/6822 |
49.81% 3126th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Justina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Justina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.