Journey
Journey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Journey
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From journey at the end of the 20th century.
How popular is Journey?
Since 1880, 20,882 girls and 2,011 boys in the U.S. have been named Journey (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #226 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #1392 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #411 for girls, with 836 babies given the name.
Names similar to Journey
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Sibling name ideas for Journey
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Journey FAQ
What does the name Journey mean?
A female given name from English. From journey at the end of the 20th century.
What is the origin of the name Journey?
Journey is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Journey?
Since 1880, 20,882 girls and 2,011 boys in the U.S. have been named Journey (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #226 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #1392 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #411 for girls, with 836 babies given the name.
Is Journey a boy or girl name?
Journey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,882 girls and 2,011 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.