Joyce: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A cheerful lord, joyful and bright.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #983
- Peak
- #11 in 1937
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 Joyce Means
Joyce is a girl name of English origin. A cheerful lord, joyful and bright.
How Popular Joyce Is
Joyce currently ranks #983 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 1937. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Joyce
- Joyce reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #11 in 1937.
- Once a top name, Joyce has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Joyce has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Joyce is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Joyce
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Joyce
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Joyce.
Questions About Joyce
What does Joyce mean?
Joyce is a girl name of English origin. A cheerful lord, joyful and bright.
How popular is Joyce?
Joyce currently ranks #983 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11 in 1937. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Joyce come from?
Joyce comes from English roots. Joyce reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #11 in 1937.
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