Girls name · Minnesota
Joy in Minnesota
Joy was the 523rd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 10 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Minnesota families have named 3,048 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 | 218th |
| 1931 | 14 | 195th |
| 1946 | 45 | 118th |
| 1962 | 80 | 121st |
| 1978 | 48 | 110th |
| 1994 | 11 | 356th |
| 2009 | 14 | 401st |
| 2025 | 10 | 523rd |
Its rank among girls names in Minnesota fell from 218th in 1914 to 523rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Minnesota in a single year was 84, in 1957. Its best showing was 96th 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 Minnesota?
Joy was the 523rd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 10 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Minnesota families have named 3,048 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Minnesota?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Joy in Minnesota. The most babies named Joy in Minnesota in a single year was 84, in 1957.
What is the rank of Joy in Minnesota?
Joy ranked 523rd among girls names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 96th 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.