Total births
45
Boys' name · since 1980
Justian
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Justian, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1980–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
45 boys have been named Justian since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Justian recorded 45 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1991.
- 45 total births
- 1980–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 boys have been named Justian since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 45
- total births
- 1980–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Justian was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
8 babies were named Justian in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Justian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Justian splits its recorded history at 1987: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Justian at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Justian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1991
- Peak year (1987)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Justian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Justian's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Justian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 1990s
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 32 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Justian? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 45 babies named Justian. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 8 births.
When was Justian most popular? ▼
Justian was most popular in the 1980s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Justian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Justian since 1980 -- 12 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Justian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Justin, Justice, Justus, Justyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Justian's data
- Justian's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (32 total births) through the 1990s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Justian
Nearby Names Like Justian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Justian
Justin Boy
#199 790,469 births
Justice Boy
#1072 19,902 births
Justus Boy
#1811 9,140 births
Justyn Boy
#4754 4,398 births
Justen Boy
#7879 4,056 births
Compare Justian side by side: Justian vs Justin Justian vs Justice Justian vs Justus
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Justian: Baby Name Since 1980 - 45 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/justian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Justian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.