Girls name · New Jersey
Joy in New Jersey
Joy was the 309th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 27 babies named Joy that year. Since 1922, New Jersey families have named 3,500 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 6 | 337th |
| 1937 | 8 | 283rd |
| 1951 | 46 | 158th |
| 1966 | 57 | 179th |
| 1981 | 36 | 192nd |
| 1996 | 16 | 434th |
| 2010 | 26 | 304th |
| 2025 | 27 | 309th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 337th in 1922 to 309th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in New Jersey in a single year was 88, in 1959. Its best showing was 129th among girls names in 1959.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in New Jersey?
Joy was the 309th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 27 babies named Joy that year. Since 1922, New Jersey families have named 3,500 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in New Jersey?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Joy in New Jersey. The most babies named Joy in New Jersey in a single year was 88, in 1959.
What is the rank of Joy in New Jersey?
Joy ranked 309th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 129th among girls names in 1959.
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.