Justice
Justice is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “fairness, righteousness, and moral equity.” From the Latin justitia, meaning righteousness and equity.
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how do you pronounce Justice?
JUS-tis
where does the name Justice come from?
A unisex given name taken from the virtue.
Justice has been used as a given name, particularly in African-American communities, as a virtue name with aspirational resonance. It also carries modern legal and social justice connotations.
how popular is this name?
Justice has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 33 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 111. It peaked at #320 in 1996, and ranked #897 in 2023.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #897 |
| 2022 | #771 |
| 2021 | #625 |
| 2020 | #657 |
| 2019 | #599 |
| 2018 | #557 |
| 2017 | #557 |
| 2016 | #494 |
| 2015 | #520 |
| 2014 | #524 |
| 2010 | #456 |
| 2000 | #390 |
| 1996 | #320 |
| 1880 | #909 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Justice fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Justice
The name was popularized in the 1990s by the lead character of the 1993 film Poetic Justice.
who are famous people named Justice?
- Justice Smith (American actor)
what names are similar to Justice?
what names go well with Justice?
Sibling names that share Justice's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Justice
What does the name Justice mean?
Justice means “fairness, righteousness, and moral equity”.
What is the origin of the name Justice?
Justice comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Justice?
Justice ranked #897 in the US in 2023, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1996, at #320, and it has spent 33 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Justice a boy or girl name?
Justice is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Justice?
Justice is pronounced JUS-tis, with 2 syllables.
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