How Many People Are Named Joy?
142,535
people in the United States are named Joy
1 in 2,350 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#527
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0425%
Of US population
Peak Year
1957
2,945 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
JOI
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Simply from the English word joy, ultimately derived from Norman French joie, Latin gaudia. It has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 59.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1883 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
11,863
Texas
10,135
New York
8,765
Illinois
7,249
Ohio
7,070
Pennsylvania
6,835
Michigan
5,435
Florida
4,663
North Carolina
4,324
Georgia
4,175
💡 Fun Facts About "Joy"
- 722 babies were named Joy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1957
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1883
- Most popular in California
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