Joy

Recorded 1883–2025 · United States

Joy was most popular in 1957, when 2,945 American babies were given the name — ranking #275 that year. In 2025 it ranked #833, with 774 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 143,324 people named Joy.

Joy over time

Births per year. The dot marks Joy’s peak in 1957. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org