Girls name · Ohio
Joy in Ohio
Joy was the 455th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 25 babies named Joy that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 7,088 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 376th |
| 1930 | 37 | 193rd |
| 1946 | 88 | 137th |
| 1962 | 130 | 161st |
| 1977 | 93 | 154th |
| 1993 | 24 | 388th |
| 2009 | 13 | 751st |
| 2025 | 25 | 455th |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio fell from 376th in 1912 to 455th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Ohio in a single year was 188, in 1957. Its best showing was 91st 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 Ohio?
Joy was the 455th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 25 babies named Joy that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 7,088 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Ohio?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Joy in Ohio. The most babies named Joy in Ohio in a single year was 188, in 1957.
What is the rank of Joy in Ohio?
Joy ranked 455th among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 91st 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.