Journey: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name that celebrates the beauty of the path, not just the destination. Journey is for parents who believe life is the adventure.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #245
- Peak
- #215 in 2019
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Journey Means
Journey is a unisex name of English origin. A name that celebrates the beauty of the path, not just the destination. Journey is for parents who believe life is the adventure.
How Popular Journey Is
Journey currently ranks #245 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #215 in 2019. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Journey
- The rock band Journey has kept this word in the cultural consciousness since the 1980s.
- Journey is more commonly given to girls but is growing for boys.
- It comes from the Old French 'jornee,' meaning a day's travel.
Names Like Journey
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Journey
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Journey.
Questions About Journey
What does Journey mean?
Journey is a unisex name of English origin. A name that celebrates the beauty of the path, not just the destination. Journey is for parents who believe life is the adventure.
How popular is Journey?
Journey currently ranks #245 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #215 in 2019. It has held steady.
Where does Journey come from?
Journey comes from English roots. The rock band Journey has kept this word in the cultural consciousness since the 1980s.
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