UK boy's name
Jastin
Of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Justin or derived from a surname.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jastin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jastin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2010 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jastin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Jastin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jastin ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 boys were registered as Jastin.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jastin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Jastin mean?
The name Jastin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Jasti," which means "praise" or "glory." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were highly regarded or celebrated for their achievements or virtues.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Jastin began to spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in areas where Sanskrit was widely spoken and understood. It also found its way into ancient Hindu texts and religious scriptures, where it was often associated with individuals of spiritual or philosophical significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jastin can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The epic contains a character named Jastin, who was a wise sage and teacher revered for his knowledge and wisdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jastin. One such figure was Jastin of Tarnovo, a 14th-century Bulgarian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. Another prominent bearer of the name was Jastin Martyr, a Christian saint and early apologist who lived in the 2nd century CE and is renowned for his defense of the Christian faith.
In the realm of literature, Jastin Kerns was an influential 19th-century American poet and essayist, known for his eloquent writings on nature and spirituality. Jastin Timberlake, born in 1981, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actor who has achieved immense success in the music industry and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.
Furthermore, the name Jastin has also been associated with various historical figures from different cultures and time periods. For example, Jastin the Great was a powerful ruler of the Kushan Empire in ancient Afghanistan, who reigned during the 2nd century CE and was known for his military conquests and patronage of art and culture.
While the name Jastin has evolved and taken on various spellings and variations across different languages and cultures, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit word "Jasti," signifying the values of praise, glory, and admiration that have been associated with this name throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jastin over time
The chart below shows babies named Jastin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jastin, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jastin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jastin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4710 | 12 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Jastin
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jastin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jastin in the UK right now?
In 2021, Jastin was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jastin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Jastin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jastin?
Of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Justin or derived from a surname.
How many people are called Jastin in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Jastin across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.