Girls name · Alabama
Joy in Alabama
Joy was the 355th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 14 babies named Joy that year. Since 1918, Alabama families have named 2,683 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | 510th |
| 1935 | 34 | 187th |
| 1950 | 32 | 206th |
| 1965 | 41 | 152nd |
| 1980 | 34 | 145th |
| 1995 | 9 | 386th |
| 2010 | 5 | 841st |
| 2025 | 14 | 355th |
Its rank among girls names in Alabama climbed from 510th in 1918 to 355th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Alabama in a single year was 62, in 1974. Its best showing was 90th among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Alabama?
Joy was the 355th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 14 babies named Joy that year. Since 1918, Alabama families have named 2,683 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Alabama?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Joy in Alabama. The most babies named Joy in Alabama in a single year was 62, in 1974.
What is the rank of Joy in Alabama?
Joy ranked 355th among girls names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 90th among girls names in 1974.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.