Find out how popular the first name Justen has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Justen by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Justen is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Justen being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Justen.

The history of the first name Justen

The name Justen finds its origins in the Latin name Justinus, which is derived from the Latin word "justus," meaning "just" or "upright." This name has been in use since ancient Roman times, and it gained popularity as a Christian name due to its association with the concept of righteousness and justice.

During the early days of Christianity, the name Justinus was borne by several notable figures, including Justin Martyr, an influential Christian apologist and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. He was one of the earliest Christian writers to engage with pagan philosophers and defend the Christian faith through his writings.

In the 6th century, the name Justinus was also associated with the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, who reigned from 527 to 565 AD. Justinian I was known for his extensive legal reforms, codifying Roman law into the Corpus Juris Civilis, which had a significant impact on the development of Western jurisprudence.

Another notable figure with the name Justinus was Justin I, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 518 to 527 AD. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain religious unity within the Byzantine Empire and his support for the Council of Chalcedon.

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Justinus continued to be used, though often in its various regional spellings and forms, such as Justen, Justyn, or Justine. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Justin of Miechów, a Polish historian and geographer who lived in the 15th century and wrote extensively about the geography and history of Eastern Europe.

In more recent times, the name Justen has been borne by several individuals, including Justen Townsend, an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the fashion brand Bonobos, born in 1983. Another notable figure is Justen Rees, an Australian rugby league player who played for several teams in the National Rugby League competition during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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