Joy
Joy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษษช/
Meaning and origin of Joy
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From the noun joy, first used by Puritans in the 17th century.
How popular is Joy?
Since 1880, 140,694 girls and 2,630 boys in the U.S. have been named Joy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #109 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #785 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #419 for girls, with 774 babies given the name.
Names similar to Joy
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Sibling name ideas for Joy
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Joy FAQ
What does the name Joy mean?
A female given name from English. From the noun joy, first used by Puritans in the 17th century.
What is the origin of the name Joy?
Joy is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Joy?
Since 1880, 140,694 girls and 2,630 boys in the U.S. have been named Joy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #109 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #785 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #419 for girls, with 774 babies given the name.
Is Joy a boy or girl name?
Joy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 140,694 girls and 2,630 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.