Joy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A virtue name bursting with pure happiness.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #396
- Peak
- #109 in 1974
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Joy Means
Joy is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name bursting with pure happiness.
How Popular Joy Is
Joy currently ranks #396 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #109 in 1974. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Joy
- Joy peaked at #109 in the U.S. in 1974.
- Joy is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Joy is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Joy
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Joy
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Joy.
Questions About Joy
What does Joy mean?
Joy is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name bursting with pure happiness.
How popular is Joy?
Joy currently ranks #396 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #109 in 1974. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Joy come from?
Joy comes from English roots. Joy peaked at #109 in the U.S. in 1974.
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