Justina is a female given name of Latin origin. It comes from the Roman family name Iustinus, which means "just" or "upright". The name Justina has been used throughout history, with several notable figures bearing this name.
The earliest known instance of the name Justina appears in the 3rd century AD, when Saint Justina was martyred for her Christian faith during the Roman emperor Diocletian's persecutions. She is now revered as a saint by both Catholic and Orthodox Christians.
In the Middle Ages, the name Justina became popular among the nobility of Europe. It was often given to daughters of royal or aristocratic families, reflecting the virtues of justice and fairness associated with the name.
Today, Justina remains a lesser-used but beautiful name choice for girls. Its Latin origins give it an elegant and timeless feel, while its meaning conveys positive values such as uprightness and fairness. Although not as commonly used as some other female names, Justina is still appreciated by those who appreciate unique and meaningful names with a rich history behind them.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Justina experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over time in the United States.
The earliest data available starts in 1882 with only 6 babies named Justina. This number fluctuated between 6 to 9 births per year until 1895 when it reached 14 births, indicating an increase in popularity during this period.
From 1896 onwards, the trend showed more variation:
* Between 1896 and 1907, there were consistently around 10 or more births per year.
* In 1908, a significant peak occurred with 16 births.
* However, popularity started to decline again, dropping to as low as 5 births in 1902.
The years between 1903 and 1915 saw some fluctuations:
* From 1903 to 1907, there were between 11 to 14 births per year.
* Then, popularity surged again, reaching an all-time high of 42 births in 1915.
After this peak, the number of births named Justina began a steady decline:
* Between 1916 and 1938, there were between 20 to 46 births per year.
* From 1939 onwards, popularity continued to decrease:
+ In 1947, it reached 38 births.
+ It then fell below 50 births per year consistently until 1959.
+ After a brief spike in the late 1950s and early 1960s (with over 60 births), popularity declined again.
Starting from the mid-1970s, Justina's popularity seemed to stabilize between 80 to 200 births per year:
* The name reached a second peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s with over 240 births.
* It then fluctuated around the 150-200 mark until 1994.
From 1995 onwards, popularity declined sharply:
* By 2006, there were only around 100 births per year.
* After that point, it steadily decreased further:
+ In 2010, there were 75 births.
+ Between 2015 and 2023, the number of annual births ranged between 33 and 67.
In recent years (2020-2023), Justina's popularity has continued to decrease:
* There were 41 births in 2020.
* In 2021, this figure rose slightly to 44 births.
* However, it fell again in 2022 with only 33 births recorded.
In total, over the course of these statistics (1882-2023), there were 12,160 babies named Justina born in the United States. While the name has seen periods of popularity and decline throughout history, its overall popularity appears to have decreased significantly in recent years.