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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zhwah //ʒwɑː//
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: joy; Latin: rejoice
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Joie has its roots in the Old French word "joie," which translates to "joy" in English. This term can be traced back to the Latin word "gaudia," meaning "joy" or "delight," which itself derives from the earlier Proto-Indo-European root *gʰeu̯-, meaning "to call" or "to invoke." The evolution from Latin to Old French occurred during the medieval period, particularly as the Norman influence permeated England following the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Consequently, the term entered the English language, where it retained its meaning associated with happiness and delight. Historically, the concept of joy has been significant in various cultural and religious contexts.
In Christianity, joy is often referenced in biblical texts, such as in the Psalms and the New Testament, where it is associated with spiritual fulfillment and divine grace. The name Joie, while not widely documented as a personal name in historical texts, reflects the broader cultural significance of joy in medieval and Renaissance literature, where it often symbolized a state of grace or a desirable emotional state.
Culturally, the name Joie resonates with themes of happiness and celebration, making it a fitting choice for those wishing to convey a sense of positivity. Its connection to joy aligns with various traditions that emphasize the importance of happiness in life, such as festivals and celebrations that honor joy as a vital human experience.
While Joie itself may not have a plethora of historical figures associated with it, its meaning and the sentiments it evokes have contributed to its enduring appeal as a name that embodies a cherished human emotion.
Famous people named Joie
In this section, you will find notable people named Joie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Joie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Joie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Joie Chavis is a model and entrepreneur best known for her work in fashion and her social media presence.
Joie de Vivre is a notable figure in the hospitality industry best known for founding Joie de Vivre Hospitality.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joie was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Joie has ranked as high as #3886 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Joie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Joie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Joie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Joie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 2024 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 2023 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 2022 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 2021 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 2020 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 2019 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 2018 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2017 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 2016 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 2015 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 2014 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 2013 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 2012 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2011 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 2010 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 2009 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 2008 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 2007 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 2006 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 2005 | 83 | 6 | 77 |
| 2004 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 2003 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 2002 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 2001 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 2000 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1999 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1998 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1995 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1994 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1993 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1992 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1991 | 30 | 6 | 24 |
| 1990 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1989 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1988 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1987 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1986 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1985 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1984 | 32 | 5 | 27 |
| 1983 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1982 | 30 | 5 | 25 |
| 1981 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1980 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1979 | 47 | 6 | 41 |
| 1978 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1977 | 43 | 6 | 37 |
| 1976 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1975 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1974 | 59 | 6 | 53 |
| 1973 | 38 | 10 | 28 |
| 1972 | 29 | 8 | 21 |
| 1971 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1970 | 37 | 5 | 32 |
| 1969 | 40 | 7 | 33 |
| 1968 | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| 1967 | 33 | 8 | 25 |
| 1966 | 24 | 7 | 17 |
| 1965 | 26 | 7 | 19 |
| 1964 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1963 | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| 1962 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1961 | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| 1960 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1959 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1958 | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| 1957 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| 1956 | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| 1955 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1954 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 1953 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1952 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1951 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1949 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1948 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1947 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1946 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1945 | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| 1944 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1943 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1942 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1941 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1939 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1938 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1935 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1933 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1932 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1931 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1930 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| 1928 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1926 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1924 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1923 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1922 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1921 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1918 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1915 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Joie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| MN | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |