Girls name · Michigan
Joy in Michigan
Joy was the 448th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 19 babies named Joy that year. Since 1913, Michigan families have named 5,454 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 346th |
| 1930 | 32 | 185th |
| 1946 | 71 | 141st |
| 1962 | 108 | 147th |
| 1977 | 78 | 146th |
| 1993 | 27 | 309th |
| 2009 | 22 | 395th |
| 2025 | 19 | 448th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 346th in 1913 to 448th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Michigan in a single year was 150, in 1956. Its best showing was 99th among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Michigan?
Joy was the 448th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 19 babies named Joy that year. Since 1913, Michigan families have named 5,454 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Michigan?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Joy in Michigan. The most babies named Joy in Michigan in a single year was 150, in 1956.
What is the rank of Joy in Michigan?
Joy ranked 448th among girls names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 99th among girls names in 1974.
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.