Justin Ward

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Justin Ward — just, righteous
467K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Justin Ward is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Latin given name Justinus, a derivative of Justus, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous". Justinus was the name borne by various early saints, notably a 2nd-century Christian apologist and a 3rd-century martyr. The name is also related to the similar Latin name Justinian. As an English name, Justin is common, particularly in the English-speaking world starting in the latter half of the 20th century. People named Justin All pages with titles beginning with Justin All pages with titles containing Justin The surname Ward: Ward is a surname of either Old English or Old Gaelic origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word werd ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from Mac an Bháird ("son of the Bard"), a bárd being a storyteller or poet. An Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the 2010 United States census, Ward was the 79th most common surname. Justin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 467K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Justin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Justin

Meaning: just, righteous

Latin

Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Latin given name Justinus, a derivative of Justus, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous". Justinus was the name borne by various early saints, notably a 2nd-century Christian apologist and a 3rd-century martyr. The name is also related to the similar Latin name Justinian. As an English name, Justin is common, particularly in the English-speaking world starting in the latter half of the 20th century. People named Justin All pages with titles beginning with Justin All pages with titles containing Justin

Surname: Ward

English

Ward is a surname of either Old English or Old Gaelic origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word werd ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from Mac an Bháird ("son of the Bard"), a bárd being a storyteller or poet. An Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the 2010 United States census, Ward was the 79th most common surname.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Justin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Justin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Justin Ward

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Justin Ward:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Justin?
The first name Justin originates from Latin. Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Latin given name Justinus, a derivative of Justus, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous". Justinus was the name borne by various early saints, notably a 2nd-century Christian apologist and a 3rd-century martyr. The name is also related to the similar Latin name Justinian. As an English name, Justin is common, particularly in the English-speaking world starting in the latter half of the 20th century. People named Justin All pages with titles beginning with Justin All pages with titles containing Justin
When was Justin most popular?
The name Justin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ward?
The surname Ward originates from English. Ward is a surname of either Old English or Old Gaelic origin, common in English-speaking countries. The Old English name derives from an occupational surname for a civil guard/keeper of the watch, or alternately as a topographical surname from the word werd ("marsh"). The Old Irish surname is linguistically unrelated, and derives from Mac an Bháird ("son of the Bard"), a bárd being a storyteller or poet. An Irish variant is O'Ward. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176. In the 2010 United States census, Ward was the 79th most common surname.
What are the origins of the name Justin Ward?
The name Justin Ward combines two different traditions: the first name Justin has Latin roots, while the surname Ward originates from English.
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