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

Popularity of Justino by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Justino is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Justino.

The history of the first name Justino

The name Justino has its origins in the Latin language and culture, dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin name Justinus, which itself comes from the word "justus" meaning just, fair, or righteous.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Justino was in reference to Saint Justino, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was a philosopher and apologist who wrote in defense of Christianity and was eventually executed for his beliefs during the reign of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Another notable historical figure with the name Justino was Justino I, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 518 to 527 AD. He was born around 450 AD and was known for his efforts to restore the financial stability of the empire and for his military campaigns against the Persians.

In the 6th century, there was also a historian named Justino who wrote an abridged version of the "Historiae Philippicae" by Pompeius Trogus, which covered the history of the ancient world from its mythological beginnings to the time of Augustus.

During the Renaissance period, Justino was the name of a Italian painter and architect who lived from 1492 to 1536. He was known for his work on the Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome and for his frescoes in the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo.

Another notable figure with the name Justino was Justino de Jacobis, an Italian Catholic bishop and missionary who lived from 1800 to 1860. He was a pioneer of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia and is known for his efforts to establish the Catholic faith in the region.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Justino, which has its roots in the Latin language and has been used across various cultures and time periods, particularly in the Christian tradition.

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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