US Popularity:904
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Great pleasure, happiness
Joy is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “great pleasure, happiness.” This delightful title stems from the Latin guadia, which eventually led to the modern French “joie.” In the late 19th century, Joy soared into popularity and is still adored today. This spirited name radiates light and positivity and will stand to baby even during the toughest of times. With a name like Joy, baby will be a ray of sunshine—lighting up every room they enter.

Famous People Named Joy

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  • Joy Adamson
    Author

Joy Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Joy is currently #1073 on The Bump
Girl:Joy is currently #484 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Joy is currently #904 in U.S. births
Girl:Joy is currently #337 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#904
in 2022
- 100
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 174

  • Behind the Name, Joy March 2016

  • Ancestry, Joy Family History

  • Merriam-Webster, Joy

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