Justus
Boy name · #1942 in 2025 · Uniqueness 87/100
In 2025, 79 baby boys were named Justus, placing it at #1942 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #859, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 22,785 boys born in 2025 was named Justus.
Babies named Justus per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 145-year story
Justus first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 11 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 300 boys were named Justus — good for #746 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Justus in class?
Justus scores 87 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Justus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Justus is most common
Geography matters for names, and Justus is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Justuss were TX (9), VA (8), FL (6), GA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Justus
Statistically, parents drawn to Justus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jairus, Seamus, Angus, Tytus, and Marius.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Justus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #1942 |
| 2024 | 90 | #1809 |
| 2023 | 146 | #1309 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1330 |
| 2021 | 174 | #1152 |
| 2020 | 168 | #1153 |
| 2019 | 193 | #1057 |
| 2018 | 215 | #964 |
| 2017 | 203 | #996 |
| 2016 | 236 | #911 |
| 2015 | 262 | #859 |
| 2014 | 278 | #817 |
| 2013 | 270 | #811 |
| 2012 | 291 | #778 |
| 2011 | 251 | #849 |
| 2010 | 250 | #845 |
| 2009 | 289 | #784 |
| 2008 | 278 | #787 |
| 2007 | 300 | #746 |
| 2006 | 294 | #731 |
| 2005 | 277 | #729 |
| 2004 | 258 | #731 |
| 2003 | 225 | #775 |
| 2002 | 297 | #646 |
| 2001 | 261 | #689 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Justus a popular boy name?
Justus ranked #1942 among boys in 2025 with 79 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #859.
When was the name Justus most popular?
Justus peaked in 2007, when 300 American boys received the name (ranked #746 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Justus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 22,785 newborn American boys was named Justus. It scores 87/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.