Girls name · Maryland
Joy in Maryland
Joy was the 289th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 18 babies named Joy that year. Since 1927, Maryland families have named 2,266 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 6 | 265th |
| 1944 | 12 | 216th |
| 1958 | 47 | 131st |
| 1971 | 31 | 155th |
| 1985 | 24 | 178th |
| 1998 | 13 | 352nd |
| 2012 | 22 | 266th |
| 2025 | 18 | 289th |
Its rank among girls names in Maryland fell from 265th in 1927 to 289th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Maryland in a single year was 53, in 1977. Its best showing was 75th among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Maryland?
Joy was the 289th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 18 babies named Joy that year. Since 1927, Maryland families have named 2,266 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Maryland?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Joy in Maryland. The most babies named Joy in Maryland in a single year was 53, in 1977.
What is the rank of Joy in Maryland?
Joy ranked 289th among girls names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 75th among girls names in 1977.
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.