Girls name · Ohio
Joy in Ohio
As of 2025, Joy was the #455 most common girls name in Ohio, drawn from 25 births that year. Its total reaches 7,088 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Joy in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #376 |
| 1930 | 37 | #193 |
| 1946 | 88 | #137 |
| 1962 | 130 | #161 |
| 1977 | 93 | #154 |
| 1993 | 24 | #388 |
| 2009 | 13 | #751 |
| 2025 | 25 | #455 |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio ran from #91 in 1974 to #755 in 2022, starting at #376 in 1912 and ending at #455 in 2025.
The most Joy births in Ohio in a single year was 188, in 1957. In 1974 it reached #91, its highest girls-name rank in Ohio.
Across the country, Joy reached its highest rank of #33 in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Ohio?
As of 2025, Joy was the #455 most common girls name in Ohio, drawn from 25 births that year. Its total reaches 7,088 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Joy in Ohio?
25 Joy babies were born in Ohio in 2025.
What is the rank of Joy in Ohio?
Joy ranked #455 among girls names in Ohio in 2025.
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.