Names/Justen/Justin Timberlake
EntertainmentAmerican1981 – present

Justin Timberlake

Singer, songwriter, actor; *NSYNC* member; solo music career

Biography

Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer who emerged as one of the most versatile entertainers of the 21st century. He began his career as a child on the Mickey Mouse Club before achieving massive success as a member of the boy band *NSYNC*, one of the best-selling music groups of all time. After the group's hiatus, Timberlake launched a highly successful solo career with albums like *Justified* (2002) and *FutureSex/LoveSounds* (2006), producing Grammy-winning hits such as "Cry Me a River," "SexyBack," and "Mirrors." Beyond music, he has established himself as a talented actor, earning critical acclaim for roles in films including *The Social Network*, *In Time*, and *Palmer*. Timberlake has won multiple Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, and Golden Globe nominations. His influence spans music production, choreography, and entertainment culture, making him a significant figure in pop music's evolution from the late 1990s onward. He is married to actress Jessica Biel and is known for his philanthropic efforts and business ventures in entertainment.

The Name Justen

Justin (and its variant Justen) became increasingly popular in the 1980s-1990s, coinciding with Timberlake's rise to prominence, making him one of the most recognizable bearers of this name in contemporary culture.

Quick Facts
Category

Entertainment

Nationality

American

Born

1981

Thinking about the name

Justen

Latin origin

A variant spelling of Justin with an -en ending, which has Germanic and Scandinavian heritage. This spelling softens the classical Latin 'just/righteous' meaning while adding a modern, approachable quality. Justen balances tradition with contemporary naming trends.

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