Joy Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjoy / /dʒɔɪ/English; Latin
Meaning
English: joy; Latin: rejoice
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Joy has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages in English-speaking countries. It is derived from the Old French 'joie' and the Latin 'gaudia', both meaning joy or happiness. The name has been popularized in various cultures and is often associated with positive emotions and celebrations.
Trend Summary
The name Joy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joey
International Variants
- Joya (Spanish)
- Joie (French)
Famous people named Joy
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Fictional characters named Joy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joy was first seen in the United States in 1883. Joy has ranked as high as #830 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Joy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joy (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 35 |
| 1916 | 42 |
| 1917 | 41 |
| 1918 | 37 |
| 1919 | 58 |
| 1920 | 48 |
| 1921 | 47 |
| 1922 | 66 |
| 1923 | 40 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 61 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1927 | 63 |
| 1928 | 47 |
| 1929 | 44 |
| 1930 | 52 |
| 1931 | 52 |
| 1932 | 39 |
| 1933 | 39 |
| 1934 | 41 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1936 | 47 |
| 1937 | 45 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 20 |