Joey
Joey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสoส.i/
Meaning and origin of Joey
- A diminutive of the male given names Joe and Joseph.
- A diminutive of the female given name Josephine.
Etymology
From Joe + -y.
How popular is Joey?
Since 1880, 7,644 girls and 53,758 boys in the U.S. have been named Joey (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #658 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #194 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #877 for boys, with 420 babies given the name.
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Joey FAQ
What does the name Joey mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Joe and Joseph. A diminutive of the female given name Josephine. From Joe + -y.
How popular is the name Joey?
Since 1880, 7,644 girls and 53,758 boys in the U.S. have been named Joey (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #658 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #194 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #877 for boys, with 420 babies given the name.
Is Joey a boy or girl name?
Joey is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,644 girls and 53,758 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.