Girls name · Louisiana
Joy in Louisiana
Joy was the 379th most popular girls name in Louisiana in 2025, with 12 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Louisiana families have named 3,379 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Louisiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 | 316th |
| 1931 | 48 | 112th |
| 1946 | 47 | 146th |
| 1962 | 40 | 193rd |
| 1978 | 37 | 169th |
| 1994 | 12 | 360th |
| 2009 | 10 | 482nd |
| 2025 | 12 | 379th |
Its rank among girls names in Louisiana fell from 316th in 1914 to 379th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Louisiana in a single year was 70, in 1941. Its best showing was 88th among girls names in 1941.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Louisiana?
Joy was the 379th most popular girls name in Louisiana in 2025, with 12 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Louisiana families have named 3,379 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Louisiana?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Joy in Louisiana. The most babies named Joy in Louisiana in a single year was 70, in 1941.
What is the rank of Joy in Louisiana?
Joy ranked 379th among girls names in Louisiana in 2025. Its best showing was 88th among girls names in 1941.
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.