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March 16, 2015 / 3:51 PM

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg turns 82

US President Barak Obama embraces US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as US Supreme Court Justices Anthony M. Kennedy (L) and Stephen G. Breyer look on before the President's State Of The Union address on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Pool photo by Mandel Ngan/UPI

US President Barak Obama embraces US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as US Supreme Court Justices Anthony M. Kennedy (L) and Stephen G. Breyer look on before the President's State Of The Union address on January 20, 2015 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Pool photo by Mandel Ngan/UPI | License Photo

WASHINGTON, March 16 (UPI) -- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg turned 82 Sunday and her loyal millennial fans showed their praise through memes.

Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman appointed to the highest court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton. Known for her passionate defense of women's rights and equality, Ginsburg has generated a following among women and progressives during her 20-plus years on the bench.

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Her fans started the Notorious RBG meme to show their support for the sharp-tongued justice. Ginsburg has said she and her family all enjoy the title.

Justice Ginsburg—celebrating a notorious 82nd birthday today. #NotoriousRBG #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/0JNdzwmGZO
— Justice Don Willett (@JusticeWillett) March 15, 2015

It's Ruth Bader Ginsberg's 82nd. Sign @NARAL's card and wish #NotoriousRBG Happy Birthday! http://t.co/p3xHf2JmCB pic.twitter.com/9DgCx3aTX2
— Soraya Chemaly (@schemaly) March 15, 2015

Happy 82nd bday to my shero #notoriousRBG! Gonna honor your big day by working on my city council campaign! @smrtgrls pic.twitter.com/9hJbbkeITj
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— Amber Briggle (@mrsbriggle) March 15, 2015

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