Jostin
Boy name · #3703 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jostin? In official American birth records, Jostin has been tracked continuously since 1982, giving it 43 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Jostin, placing it at #3703 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3775, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Jostin.
The 43-year story
Jostin first appears in the Social Security records in 1982, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 52 boys were named Jostin — good for #2403 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jostin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jostin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jostin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jostin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jostin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jostin is most common
State-level data for Jostin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jostin
Statistically, parents drawn to Jostin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jeevan, Yostin, Daylin, Javian, and Jaydan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jostin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3161 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3802 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3774 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4936 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4141 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4806 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5320 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4224 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6349 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3775 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5066 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4804 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3297 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2403 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2730 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2560 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3057 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3188 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2513 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3860 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3443 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4703 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5667 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jostin?
In official American birth records, the name Jostin first appeared in 1982 (over 43 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 43 years.
Is Jostin a popular boy name?
Jostin ranked #3703 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3775.
When was the name Jostin most popular?
Jostin peaked in 2011, when 52 American boys received the name (ranked #2403 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jostin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Jostin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.