Girls name · California
Joy in California
Joy was the 361st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 91 babies named Joy that year. Since 1913, California families have named 11,933 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 | 241st |
| 1929 | 67 | 127th |
| 1945 | 88 | 166th |
| 1961 | 195 | 188th |
| 1977 | 174 | 175th |
| 1993 | 64 | 583rd |
| 2009 | 75 | 536th |
| 2025 | 91 | 361st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 241st in 1913 to 361st in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in California in a single year was 229, in 1974. Its best showing was 90th among girls names in 1930.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in California?
Joy was the 361st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 91 babies named Joy that year. Since 1913, California families have named 11,933 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in California?
In 2025, 91 babies were named Joy in California. The most babies named Joy in California in a single year was 229, in 1974.
What is the rank of Joy in California?
Joy ranked 361st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 90th among girls names in 1930.
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.