Girls name · Illinois
Joy in Illinois
Joy was the 478th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 22 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 7,261 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | 424th |
| 1930 | 92 | 120th |
| 1946 | 95 | 137th |
| 1962 | 124 | 166th |
| 1977 | 98 | 148th |
| 1993 | 28 | 420th |
| 2009 | 20 | 626th |
| 2025 | 22 | 478th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 424th in 1914 to 478th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Illinois in a single year was 181, in 1959. Its best showing was 100th among girls names in 1942.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Illinois?
Joy was the 478th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 22 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 7,261 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Illinois?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Joy in Illinois. The most babies named Joy in Illinois in a single year was 181, in 1959.
What is the rank of Joy in Illinois?
Joy ranked 478th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 100th among girls names in 1942.
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.