Yustin
Yustin is a masculine name of English origin meaning "fair" or "upright".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Yustin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yustin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yustin births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yustin. 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 Yustin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,245
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Yustin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yustin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yustin 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 Yustin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yustin
The name Yustin has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "ioustinos," which means "righteous" or "just." This name gained popularity during the Byzantine Empire, particularly among the Greek-speaking population.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yustin can be found in historical records from the 2nd century AD. Saint Justin Martyr, a Christian apologist and philosopher, was born around 100 AD and is considered one of the most important early Christian writers and thinkers. His writings provide valuable insights into the early Christian Church and its teachings.
In the 6th century AD, the Byzantine emperor Justin I, who reigned from 518 to 527 AD, was a prominent figure who bore this name. He was born a peasant and rose through the ranks of the military to become emperor, known for his efforts to strengthen the empire's defenses and maintain stability.
During the Renaissance period, the name Yustin gained popularity in Italy, where it was often rendered as "Giustino." One notable figure from this era was Giustino Fortunato, an Italian humanist and philosopher who lived from 1509 to 1600. He was known for his work in ethics and moral philosophy.
In the 19th century, Yustin Mikhaylovich Muravyov-Apostol, a Russian general and statesman, made a significant impact on history. Born in 1792, he played a crucial role in suppressing the Polish uprising of 1830-1831 and later served as the Governor-General of the Northwestern Provinces of the Russian Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Yustin was Yustin Popović, a Serbian philosopher and writer who lived from 1894 to 1961. He was a prominent figure in the Serbian literary and cultural scene and made significant contributions to the fields of aesthetics and literary criticism.
While the name Yustin has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and linguistic traditions over the centuries. Its meaning of righteousness and justice has resonated throughout history, making it a name with a rich and enduring legacy.
People
Yustin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yustin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yustin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yustin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yustin 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Yustin a common name?
We classify Yustin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yustin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yustin was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yustin is about 18 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 Yustin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yustin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yustin 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 Yustin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yustin 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 Yustin 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 Yustin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.