Joy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Joy; Happiness
Background: The name Joy originates from the Old French word 'joie,' which means 'joy' or 'happiness.' This term is derived from the Latin word 'gaudia,' also conveying the sense of happiness or delight.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#286
Total births
142,535
Most popular decade
1950s
(74,103 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+15 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
1.8% male
98.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #892
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 66
- Peak rank
- #840
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 20
- Recent rank
- #4,870
Female
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #745
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 2,929
- Peak rank
- #143
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 702
- Recent rank
- #442
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).