How Many People Are Named Joye?

Complete statistics for the name Joye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Joye
Very Rare
French

Joye means joy and happiness, making it a name full of positive vibes. With only 2,022 people named Joye alive today, you're one in 163,209 Americans who shares this rare gem. The majority of Joyes are over 60, giving the name a classic, old-school feel.

~1,242
Living in US
1 in 266,867
Americans
1932
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Joy and happiness
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Cheerful Optimistic Warm
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,022
Worldwide Bearers
#86,326
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
34
🇳🇿 New Zealand
27
🇨🇳 China
24
🇦🇺 Australia
20
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17
🇩🇰 Denmark
12
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9
🇲🇦 Morocco
9
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,022 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
138
Would be under 30 (4%)
666
Would be 30–60 (19%)
2,671
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 3,475 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1932

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Joye Through the Generations

Joye has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity in 1932 with 77 births, but since then, it's become much rarer. Today, there are 2,022 Joyes living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that was once popular among older generations and is now slowly gaining traction again, becoming a cherished choice for those looking for a timeless name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 246
South Carolina 127
Oklahoma 104
Georgia 49
North Carolina 43
California 39
Arkansas 35
Pennsylvania 27
Utah 22
Tennessee 19

✨ Similar Names to Joye

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joye's French roots

📄 About the Name Joye

How Many People Have the Name Joye?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,242 people in the United States currently share the name Joye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 266,867 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joye a Common or Rare Name?

Joye is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Joye Mean?

Joye means "joy and happiness" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Joye Most Popular?

The name Joye reached peak popularity in 1932, with 77 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joye?

Approximately 1,242 people named Joye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,242. That works out to roughly 1 in 266,867 Americans.

Is Joye a rare name?

Joye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 266,867 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joye mean?

Joye means "joy and happiness" and comes from French origins.

Is Joye more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Joye are male and 100% are female.

When was Joye most popular?

Joye peaked in 1932 with 77 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,242
All-Time Births1,242
1 in X1 in 266,867
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1932
World Rank#86,326
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.