Joey
boy name#874 in 2025Joey entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #194 in 1976, ranks #874 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1915–2025
#874
rank today
#194
peak (1976)
274
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3079 |
| 1920s | #2700 |
| 1930s | #1236 |
| 1940s | #607 |
| 1950s | #336 |
| 1960s | #212 |
| 1970s | #221 |
| 1980s | #281 |
| 1990s | #429 |
| 2000s | #527 |
| 2010s | #689 |
| 2020s | #893 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joey has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 47,500 people named Joey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joey alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joey in 2025?
- Joey ranks #874 among US boy names in 2025, with 274 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joey most popular?
- Joey peaked in 1976, reaching #194 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joey with classmates?
- Joey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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