Justyna
A feminine name of Polish origin meaning "upright" or "righteous".
Name Census estimates that about 363 living Americans carry the first name Justyna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Justyna today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Justyna births was 1997 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Justyna. 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.
People living today
363
~ 1 in 944,227 Americans
Peak year
1997
27 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,800
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Justyna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Justyna from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 172 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Justyna 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 Justyna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Justynas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Justyna
The name Justyna is a feminine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Latin name Justina. It is a variant of the name Justyna, which ultimately traces its roots back to the Roman name Justus, meaning "just" or "upright."
The name Justyna gained popularity in Poland during the medieval period, particularly among Catholic families, as it was associated with several early Christian saints and martyrs. One of the most notable figures was Saint Justyna, a 4th-century virgin martyr from Antioch, whose feast day is celebrated on September 26th.
Historically, the name Justyna has been borne by several notable figures, including Justyna Engelska (born around 1592), a Polish noble and landowner known for her involvement in the Polish-Swedish War. Another prominent bearer was Justyna Wydzierzawska (1634-1701), a Polish noblewoman and benefactor who founded several churches and monasteries.
In the 18th century, Justyna Samulowska (1744-1811) was a Polish writer and translator who played a significant role in the Polish Enlightenment movement. Her works included translations of French and German literature, as well as original poetry and prose.
During the 19th century, Justyna Żmichowska (1828-1876) was a Polish writer, feminist, and social activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her novel "The Heathen" (1857) is considered a pioneering work of Polish literary realism.
More recently, Justyna Kowalczyk (born 1983) is a Polish cross-country skier who has won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals, including gold medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
While the name Justyna has its roots in ancient Latin and Christian tradition, it has remained a popular choice among Polish families throughout the centuries, with many notable bearers contributing to various fields, including literature, activism, and sports.
People
Justyna + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Justyna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Justyna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 363 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Justyna 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 944,227 US residents.
Is Justyna a common name?
We classify Justyna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 372 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Justyna most popular?
The single biggest year for Justyna was 1997, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Justyna is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Justyna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Justyna in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.