Journey
girl name#411 in 2025Journey entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #226 in 2018, ranks #411 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1981–2025
#411
rank today
#226
peak (2018)
757
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7680 |
| 1990s | #4121 |
| 2000s | #826 |
| 2010s | #302 |
| 2020s | #322 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Journey has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Journey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Journey is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Journey in 2025?
- Journey ranks #411 among US girl names in 2025, with 757 babies given the name.
- When was the name Journey most popular?
- Journey peaked in 2018, reaching #226 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Journey with classmates?
- Journey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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