Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Justan

Name: Popularity of the name Justan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Justan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#2,154 (1989)

Total Babies

532

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2024

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2154

Peak Rank

532

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Justan

Justan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 32 Justans were born — ranking #2,154 that year. As of 2026, Justan ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 532 Justans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Justan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Justan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Justin
Justine
Justen
Jestin
Justing
Jostein
Chastain
Chasteen
Shasteen
Jesting
Jousting
Justy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Justan

What does the name Justan mean?

Justan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Justan in 2026?

In 2026, Justan ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Justan most popular?

Justan reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,154 that year with 32 babies given the name.

Is Justan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Justan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Justan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Justan include Adriana, Birl, Bueford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Justan

Justan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 532 births in the dataset. Justan's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,154. Use the chart and map above to compare Justan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.