Girls name · Tennessee
Joy in Tennessee
Joy was the 383rd most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 21 babies named Joy that year. Since 1915, Tennessee families have named 3,770 babies Joy.
Popularity over time
Joy in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 450th |
| 1931 | 47 | 127th |
| 1946 | 63 | 109th |
| 1962 | 76 | 105th |
| 1978 | 56 | 103rd |
| 1994 | 7 | 587th |
| 2009 | 13 | 492nd |
| 2025 | 21 | 383rd |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee climbed from 450th in 1915 to 383rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joy in Tennessee in a single year was 81, in 1956. Its best showing was 86th among girls names in 1977.
Across the country, Joy reached its best rank of 33rd in Hawaii (1977). See Joy in every state →
How popular is Joy in Tennessee?
Joy was the 383rd most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 21 babies named Joy that year. Since 1915, Tennessee families have named 3,770 babies Joy.
How many babies are named Joy in Tennessee?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Joy in Tennessee. The most babies named Joy in Tennessee in a single year was 81, in 1956.
What is the rank of Joy in Tennessee?
Joy ranked 383rd among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 86th among girls names in 1977.
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.