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Joy

“joy”

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The story behind the name

Meet Joy.

Joy is an English word name that directly expresses happiness. It belongs to a tradition of names drawn from positive qualities and feelings, alongside choices such as Grace and Hope.

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A little perspective

How popular is Joy?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#419747 recorded births
Boys · 2025#3,99327 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420259680
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys3,99327
2025Girls419747
2024Boys4,96820
2024Girls440707
2023Boys6,06915
2023Girls451683
2022Boys4,92920
2022Girls462688
2021Boys6,49613
2021Girls407779
2020Boys5,13518
2020Girls396788
2019Boys6,24814
2019Girls344918
2018Boys7,35711
2018Girls353902
2017Boys5,40317
2017Girls336968
2016Boys7,86410
2016Girls352954
2015Boys6,87712
2015Girls430734
2014Boys4,32423
2014Girls457699

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

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Variations & related forms

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