Girls name · California
Joy in California
In SSA data for California, 11,933 babies are named Joy across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1913. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #361 most popular girls name, with 91 born.
Popularity over time
Joy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 | #241 |
| 1929 | 67 | #127 |
| 1945 | 88 | #166 |
| 1961 | 195 | #188 |
| 1977 | 174 | #175 |
| 1993 | 64 | #583 |
| 2009 | 75 | #536 |
| 2025 | 91 | #361 |
No year in California had more Joy births than 1974, when 229 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 1930, at #90.
Joy started at #241 in 1913 and finished at #361 in 2025 on the girls list in California, with a high of #90 in 1930 and a low of #599 in 2003.
Hawaii gave Joy its highest national rank, #33, in 1977. See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in California?
In SSA data for California, 11,933 babies are named Joy across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1913. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #361 most popular girls name, with 91 born.
How many babies are named Joy in California?
California recorded 91 births of babies named Joy in 2025.
What is the rank of Joy in California?
Joy ranked #361 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.