Journey
boy name#1942 in 2025Journey entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #1390 in 2020, ranks #1942 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1983–2025
#1942
rank today
#1390
peak (2020)
79
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5786 |
| 1990s | #4814 |
| 2000s | #2999 |
| 2010s | #1798 |
| 2020s | #1660 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Journey has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,000 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 #1942 among US boy names in 2025, with 79 babies given the name.
- When was the name Journey most popular?
- Journey peaked in 2020, reaching #1390 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Journey with classmates?
- Journey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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