Joyous
girl nameJoyous entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #8778 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#8778
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9750 |
| 1980s | #9723 |
| 1990s | #12689 |
| 2000s | #14303 |
| 2010s | #13347 |
| 2020s | #14065 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Joyous are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joyous alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joyous in 2025?
- Joyous is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Joyous most popular?
- Joyous peaked in 1987, reaching #8778 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joyous with classmates?
- Joyous will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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