Girls name · Pennsylvania
Joy in Pennsylvania
Joy was the 475th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 22 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Pennsylvania families have named 6,857 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 570th |
| 1932 | 58 | 172nd |
| 1947 | 124 | 155th |
| 1963 | 129 | 155th |
| 1978 | 105 | 135th |
| 1994 | 23 | 410th |
| 2009 | 19 | 546th |
| 2025 | 22 | 475th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 570th in 1914 to 475th in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Pennsylvania in a single year was 184, in 1959. Its best showing was 98th 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 Pennsylvania?
Joy was the 475th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 22 babies named Joy that year. Since 1914, Pennsylvania families have named 6,857 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Joy in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Joy in Pennsylvania in a single year was 184, in 1959.
What is the rank of Joy in Pennsylvania?
Joy ranked 475th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 98th 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.