Justice: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Fairness and righteousness, a name that stands for what is right.
Justice as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #144
- Peak
- #210 in 2005
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Justice Means
Justice is a boy name of English origin. Fairness and righteousness, a name that stands for what is right.
How Popular Justice Is
Justice currently ranks #144 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #210 in 2005. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Justice
- Justice is a virtue name with deep legal and moral connotations.
- The name works for both boys and girls.
- It reflects parents' hopes for a fair and principled child.
Justice as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English/French
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #380
- Peak
- #222 in 2006
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Justice Means
Justice is a unisex name of English/French origin. A virtue name that stands tall for fairness and what is right, Justice is a name that carries moral weight and quiet courage.
How Popular Justice Is
Justice currently ranks #380 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #222 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Justice
- Justice has been used for both boys and girls at nearly equal rates.
- Victoria Beckham's middle name is Justice, though she's better known by her surname.
- The word comes from the Latin 'justitia,' related to 'jus,' meaning right or law.
Justice as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #575
- Peak
- #261 in 1995
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Justice Means
Justice is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name standing for fairness and truth.
How Popular Justice Is
Justice currently ranks #575 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #261 in 1995. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Justice
- Justice peaked at #261 in the U.S. in 1995.
- Justice is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.
Names Like Justice
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Justice
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Justice.
Questions About Justice
What does Justice mean?
Justice is a boy name of English origin. Fairness and righteousness, a name that stands for what is right.
How popular is Justice?
Justice currently ranks #144 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #210 in 2005. It has held steady.
Where does Justice come from?
Justice comes from English roots. Justice is a virtue name with deep legal and moral connotations.
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