Joyce
girl name#1071 in 2025Joyce entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #11 in 1937, ranks #1071 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1071
rank today
#11
peak (1937)
226
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #814 |
| 1890s | #588 |
| 1900s | #396 |
| 1910s | #250 |
| 1920s | #79 |
| 1930s | #13 |
| 1940s | #18 |
| 1950s | #33 |
| 1960s | #95 |
| 1970s | #233 |
| 1980s | #396 |
| 1990s | #598 |
| 2000s | #781 |
| 2010s | #863 |
| 2020s | #1014 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joyce has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 294,000 people named Joyce are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joyce alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joyce in 2025?
- Joyce ranks #1071 among US girl names in 2025, with 226 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joyce most popular?
- Joyce peaked in 1937, reaching #11 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joyce with classmates?
- Joyce will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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