Justen
Every Justen since 1966 — 4,061 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Justen
Justen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,937 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 4,061 American babies have been named Justen. Its peak came in 1990, when 197 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Justen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Justen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,937 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,028 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,500 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,308 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,887 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,444 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,880 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,840 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,464 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,156 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,246 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,204 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,829 |
| 2010 | — | — | 51 | #2,450 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45 | #2,726 |
| 2008 | — | — | 67 | #2,077 |
| 2007 | — | — | 55 | #2,356 |
| 2006 | — | — | 60 | #2,160 |
| 2005 | — | — | 56 | #2,171 |
| 2004 | — | — | 71 | #1,770 |
| 2003 | — | — | 56 | #2,046 |
| 2002 | — | — | 86 | #1,479 |
| 2001 | — | — | 83 | #1,475 |
| 2000 | — | — | 100 | #1,295 |
| 1995 | — | — | 147 | #915 |
| 1990 | — | — | 197 | #726 |
| 1985 | — | — | 113 | #849 |
| 1980 | — | — | 103 | #887 |
| 1975 | — | — | 33 | #1,577 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,680 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Justen in 2025?
Justen ranked #7,937 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Justen?
4,061 babies have been named Justen in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Justen most popular?
Justen peaked in 1990, when 197 newborns received the name.
Is Justen a boy or girl name?
Justen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Justen rising or falling?
Justen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.