Justice
How to say it: JUS-tis · /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
From Latin 'justitia', meaning 'righteousness' or 'fairness'. Used as a virtue name and surname-derived given name.
Justice was the 793rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 355 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,181 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #793 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 355 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,878 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,181 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Justice remains well used after peaking in the 2000s. Below that peak by a wide margin, further slipping is expected.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy, Justice feels strong with the weight of a virtue name. Valor echoes its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Justice is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Justice
- Justice Smith (born 1995)American actor
- Justice Christopher (1981–2022)Nigerian footballer
- Justice Majabvi (born 1984)Zimbabwean footballer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Justice: tween-girl clothing retail chain/brand (formerly Limited Too), sold via Walmart
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