Justiz
An English masculine name derived from the Latin 'justitia', meaning justice.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Justiz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Justiz today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Justiz births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Justiz. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Justiz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,431
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Justiz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Justiz by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Justiz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Justiz
The name Justiz is a German word that directly translates to "justice" in English. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "giruhtī," which meant "equity" or "fairness." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it was associated with the concept of upholding law and order.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Justiz can be found in the Sachsenspiegel, a legal code written in the 13th century. This legal text served as a significant source of law in various parts of Germany and played a crucial role in establishing the concept of justice as a fundamental principle in the region.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Justiz von Ingelheim held the position of a judge and legal scholar in the Holy Roman Empire. His contributions to the development of legal systems and the promotion of fair trials helped solidify the association between the name Justiz and the ideals of justice and equality before the law.
During the Renaissance period, Justiz Bauer (1492-1555) was a prominent German jurist and legal reformer. He played a significant role in the codification of laws and the establishment of legal principles that aimed to ensure impartiality and fairness in the administration of justice.
In the 17th century, Justiz Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619), a Dutch statesman and jurist, became a key figure in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. His efforts in establishing a legal framework for the newly independent Netherlands and his advocacy for religious tolerance left a lasting impact on the country's political and legal systems.
Another notable figure with the name Justiz was Justiz Pütter (1725-1807), a German jurist and historian. He made significant contributions to the study of German legal history and was instrumental in shaping the understanding of the evolution of legal systems in the German territories.
While the name Justiz is primarily associated with the German language and culture, it has also been used in other regions and languages, albeit with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its core meaning and association with the concepts of justice, fairness, and the rule of law remain consistent across different contexts.
People
Justiz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Justiz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Justiz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Justiz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Justiz going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Justiz a common name?
We classify Justiz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Justiz most popular?
The single biggest year for Justiz was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Justiz is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Justiz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Justiz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Justiz in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Justiz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Justiz in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Justiz can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Justiz as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Justiz, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.