Girls name · Missouri
Joy in Missouri
Joy was the 496th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 12 babies named Joy that year. Since 1913, Missouri families have named 3,525 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 388th |
| 1929 | 48 | 137th |
| 1945 | 46 | 115th |
| 1961 | 72 | 138th |
| 1977 | 33 | 189th |
| 1993 | 15 | 312th |
| 2009 | 8 | 696th |
| 2025 | 12 | 496th |
Its rank among girls names in Missouri fell from 388th in 1913 to 496th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Missouri in a single year was 82, in 1954. 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 Missouri?
Joy was the 496th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 12 babies named Joy that year. Since 1913, Missouri families have named 3,525 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Missouri?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Joy in Missouri. The most babies named Joy in Missouri in a single year was 82, in 1954.
What is the rank of Joy in Missouri?
Joy ranked 496th among girls names in Missouri 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.