Joy
boy name#3949 in 2025Joy entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #760 in 1904, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
#3949
rank today
#760
peak (1904)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #892 |
| 1890s | #1010 |
| 1900s | #955 |
| 1910s | #1147 |
| 1920s | #975 |
| 1930s | #1034 |
| 1940s | #1507 |
| 1950s | #1899 |
| 1960s | #2074 |
| 1970s | #2648 |
| 1980s | #3444 |
| 1990s | #5563 |
| 2000s | #7605 |
| 2010s | #6281 |
| 2020s | #5165 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Joy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joy alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joy in 2025?
- Joy ranks #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joy most popular?
- Joy peaked in 1904, reaching #760 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joy with classmates?
- Joy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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