Justice
Justice is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Fairness, righteousness”, pronounced JUS-tiss. It ranked #1113 in the United States in 2025, given to 193 babies, and peaked at #320 in 1996. Common nicknames: Jus, Juju.
How popular is Justice in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Justice mean, and where does it come from?
Justice comes through Old French from the Latin iustitia, "righteousness," and began in English as an occupational surname for a judge or officer of the court. As a given name it is the most-used of the virtue words that the Puritans opened the door for, and American records have it from 1880. It entered the modern charts in the 1990s, peaked in 1996 and is used for boys and girls in roughly equal numbers. Few names state their case quite so openly.
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Famous People Named Justice
- Justice Smith — American actor
- Justice Winslow — American professional basketball player
- Justice Christopher — Nigerian international footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Justice mean?
Justice is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Fairness, righteousness." Justice comes through Old French from the Latin iustitia, "righteousness," and began in English as an occupational surname for a judge or officer of the court. As a given name it is the most-used of the virtue words that the Puritans opened the door for, and American records have it from 1880.
How do you pronounce Justice?
Justice is pronounced JUS-tiss. Common variations include Justis, Justyce, Justus.
Is Justice a unisex name?
Yes, Justice is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Jus, Juju.