Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Justas

Justas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Justas Paleckis (1899–1980), Lithuanian journalist and politician Justas Vincas Paleckis, Lithuanian ex-communist and politician, diplomat Justas Sinica, Lithuanian basketball player Justas Tamulis, Lithuanian basketball player

  • Lithuanian
Current Rank
#9,912
Peak Rank
#9,912 (1999)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
1999
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#9912
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Justas

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Justas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Justas Paleckis (1899–1980), Lithuanian journalist and politician Justas Vincas Paleckis, Lithuanian ex-communist and politician, diplomat Justas Sinica, Lithuanian basketball player Justas Tamulis, Lithuanian basketball player

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Lithuanian

The Story of Justas

Justas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 5 Justass were born — ranking #9,912 that year. As of 2026, Justas ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Justass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Justas most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Lithuania
    86%
  • Denmark
    4%
  • Latvia
    3%
  • TZ
    3%
  • ZW
    3%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Justas

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Justas

What does the name Justas mean?
Justas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Justas Paleckis (1899–1980), Lithuanian journalist and politician Justas Vincas Paleckis, Lithuanian ex-communist and politician, diplomat Justas Sinica, Lithuanian basketball player Justas Tamulis, Lithuanian basketball player
What is the origin of the name Justas?
Justas has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Lithuanian.
How popular is Justas in 2026?
In 2026, Justas ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Justas most popular?
Justas reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #9,912 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Justas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Justas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Justas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Justas include Abin, Airron, Alantae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Justas

Justas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Justas's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #9,912. Use the chart and map above to compare Justas'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.