How Common is the First Name Joy?
We estimate that there are 106,861 people named Joy who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Joy is the 263rd most common for women, and the 504th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Joy?
The average person named Joy is 50.54 years old.
Is Joy a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
722 people named Joy were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 442nd most popular name for girls, and the 872nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Joy peaked in 1974, when it was the 109th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Joy a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Joy is mostly a female name, but there are some men named Joy. 99.0% of people named Joy are female, while 1.0% are male.
Popularity of Joy in England
In 2020, Joy was the 525th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.