#4422024 rank
1957peak year
139,933babies named Joy since 1880
▼ 23%5-year trend
Joy popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Joy mean?
From the Old French joie, 'joy', adopted by the Puritans as a virtue name. Often a middle name, it stays simple and radiant as a first name too.
OriginEnglish, French
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
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