Joy is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5135 in 2020 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 27 births ranking #3993. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 38.5%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 95,837 boys born was named Joy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Joy is a simple, radiant virtue name centred on happiness and delight. It feels bright, sincere, and timeless.
The name has long been used in English-speaking Christian and virtue naming and remains appealing because of its direct emotional clarity. Its brevity gives it extra strength.