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Journey Unisex

Popularity: #299 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJUR-nee / ˈdʒɜrni

English; Modern

Meaning

English: a journey or trip; Modern: a metaphorical journey of life

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Journey has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a modern trend of using words and concepts as names. The name embodies a sense of adventure and exploration, resonating with parents seeking unique names for their children. It is often associated with personal growth and life experiences.

Trend Summary

Journey has seen a rise in popularity as a given name in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

AdventureWanderQuestVoyageOdysseySafariExploreTravel

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Journey

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Fictional characters named Journey

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Sibling Suggestions

DestinyHarmonySerenityLibertyHope

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Journey was first seen in the United States in 1981. Journey has ranked as high as #453 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Journey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Journey (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 78
9%
CA 68
8%
FL 66
8%
NY 54
6%
GA 52
6%
NC 47
5%
OH 44
5%
PA 29
3%
MO 25
3%
VA 25
3%
OK 25
3%
LA 25
3%
TN 24
3%
IL 23
3%
IN 23
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19817
19835
19847
198612
198710
198813
19898
19908
199117
199213
199314
199427
199543
199662
199759
1998106
1999217
2000168
2001235
2002239
2003265
2004259
2005343
2006331
2007422
2008527
2009613
2010754
2011867
2012958
2013960
20141,126
20151,157
20161,216
20171,165
20181,396
20191,295
20201,090
20211,176
20221,021
2023930
2024954