Joyce
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Joy; Cheer
Background: The name Joyce originates from the Latin name 'Jocosa,' meaning 'joyful' or 'merry.' This term evolved into the Old French and Middle English 'Joie,' which also conveys the concept of joy. The transition from Latin to French reflects the development of the name throughout different linguistic traditions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#63
Total births
511,995
Most popular decade
1940s
(456,261 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-247 ranks)
Years in Top 100
43
First recorded year
1882
Gender usage
0.6% male
99.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1900
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,310
- Peak year
- 1932
- Peak year births
- 91
- Peak rank
- #622
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 11
- Recent rank
- #7,224
Female
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #740
- Peak year
- 1942
- Peak year births
- 16,728
- Peak rank
- #13
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 240
- Recent rank
- #1,041
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).