Joy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #419 in 2025 with 747 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 968 births ranking #335. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 27.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,152 girls born was named Joy. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.