UK girl's name
Justyna
A feminine name of Polish origin meaning "upright" or "righteous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Justyna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Justyna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3609, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 10 births.
This profile covers 66 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2005 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 69 living people in the UK are called Justyna. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Justyna ranked #3609 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 10 girls were registered as Justyna.
- • Justyna ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #810 in 2011.
- • About 69 living people in the UK are estimated to have Justyna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3609
2016
Births in 2016
6
Latest year
Peak year
2010
10 births
Estimated living
69
2026
Meaning
What does Justyna mean?
The name Justyna is a feminine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Latin name Justina. It is a variant of the name Justyna, which ultimately traces its roots back to the Roman name Justus, meaning "just" or "upright."
The name Justyna gained popularity in Poland during the medieval period, particularly among Catholic families, as it was associated with several early Christian saints and martyrs. One of the most notable figures was Saint Justyna, a 4th-century virgin martyr from Antioch, whose feast day is celebrated on September 26th.
Historically, the name Justyna has been borne by several notable figures, including Justyna Engelska (born around 1592), a Polish noble and landowner known for her involvement in the Polish-Swedish War. Another prominent bearer was Justyna Wydzierzawska (1634-1701), a Polish noblewoman and benefactor who founded several churches and monasteries.
In the 18th century, Justyna Samulowska (1744-1811) was a Polish writer and translator who played a significant role in the Polish Enlightenment movement. Her works included translations of French and German literature, as well as original poetry and prose.
During the 19th century, Justyna Żmichowska (1828-1876) was a Polish writer, feminist, and social activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her novel "The Heathen" (1857) is considered a pioneering work of Polish literary realism.
More recently, Justyna Kowalczyk (born 1983) is a Polish cross-country skier who has won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals, including gold medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
While the name Justyna has its roots in ancient Latin and Christian tradition, it has remained a popular choice among Polish families throughout the centuries, with many notable bearers contributing to various fields, including literature, activism, and sports.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Justyna over time
The chart below shows babies named Justyna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Justyna, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2016, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Justyna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Justyna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3794 | 41 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4032 | 25 | 5 |
Geography
Where Justyna is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Justyna. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Justyna ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #810 in 2011.
Across the UK
Justyna in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#810 in 2011
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
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FAQ
Justyna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Justyna in the UK right now?
In 2016, Justyna was ranked #3609 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Justyna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 10 babies registered as Justyna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Justyna?
A feminine name of Polish origin meaning "upright" or "righteous".
How many people are called Justyna in the UK?
A total of 66 babies have been registered as Justyna across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Justyna most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Justyna ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #810 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.