Girls name · Kentucky
Joy in Kentucky
Joy was the 467th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Joy that year. Since 1917, Kentucky families have named 2,442 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 488th |
| 1932 | 41 | 152nd |
| 1946 | 28 | 190th |
| 1959 | 71 | 105th |
| 1972 | 36 | 143rd |
| 1985 | 18 | 203rd |
| 2002 | 6 | 547th |
| 2025 | 9 | 467th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 488th in 1917 to 467th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Kentucky in a single year was 71, in 1959. Its best showing was 82nd among girls names in 1975.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Kentucky?
Joy was the 467th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Joy that year. Since 1917, Kentucky families have named 2,442 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Kentucky?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Joy in Kentucky. The most babies named Joy in Kentucky in a single year was 71, in 1959.
What is the rank of Joy in Kentucky?
Joy ranked 467th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 82nd among girls names in 1975.
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.