How Many People Are Named Justo?

Complete statistics for the name Justo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Justo
Very Rare
Spanish

Justo means 'righteous' and is a very rare male name, with only 1,270 people named Justo living in the US today, making up just 1 in 259,775 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1986 when 31 babies were given this name.

~1,829
Living in US
1 in 181,219
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Righteous
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Honest Steadfast Reliable
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

198,212
Worldwide Bearers
#5,273
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
26,300
🇦🇷 Argentina
25,591
🇲🇽 Mexico
17,433
🇨🇴 Colombia
12,844
🇪🇸 Spain
12,162
🇵🇾 Paraguay
11,140
🇧🇴 Bolivia
10,348
🇬🇹 Guatemala
9,050
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
8,289
🇪🇨 Ecuador
7,193

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,270 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
368
Would be under 30 (21%)
695
Would be 30–60 (40%)
666
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 1,729 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
60
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Justo Through the Generations

Justo, a name rooted in righteousness, has seen a slow decline since its peak in 1986. With 1,270 individuals bearing this name today, it's a testament to its enduring legacy. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 21% under 30, 40% aged 30-60, and 39% over 60, indicating a balanced representation across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 437
California 145
New York 124
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Justo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Justo's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Justo

How Many People Have the Name Justo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,829 people in the United States currently share the name Justo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 181,219 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Justo a Common or Rare Name?

Justo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Justo Mean?

Justo means "righteous" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Justo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Justo Most Popular?

The name Justo reached peak popularity in 1986, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Justo?

Approximately 1,829 people named Justo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,829. That works out to roughly 1 in 181,219 Americans.

Is Justo a rare name?

Justo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 181,219 Americans has this name.

What does the name Justo mean?

Justo means "righteous" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Justo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Justo are male and 0% are female.

When was Justo most popular?

Justo peaked in 1986 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,829
All-Time Births1,829
1 in X1 in 181,219
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1986
World Rank#5,273
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.