How Many People Are Named Joy?

Curious about how common the name Joy is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 142,535
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,315 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 142,535 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Joy.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,315 people has this name.

This classification places Joy in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Joy

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,315 people

Total Count

142,535

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,602
Female: 139,933

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 61

  • Young (<30) 19,333
  • Adult (30–60) 44,233
  • Old (>60) 78,969

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 89
  • Alabama 2,669
  • Arkansas 2,047
  • Arizona 1,171
  • California 11,863
  • Colorado 1,521
  • Connecticut 1,181
  • DC 737
  • Delaware 130
  • Florida 4,663
  • Georgia 4,175
  • Hawaii 1,058
  • Iowa 2,153
  • Idaho 668
  • Illinois 7,249
  • Indiana 3,710
  • Kansas 1,681
  • Kentucky 2,433
  • Louisiana 3,366
  • Massachusetts 2,297
  • Maryland 2,248
  • Maine 380
  • Michigan 5,435
  • Minnesota 3,038
  • Missouri 3,555
  • Mississippi 1,455
  • Montana 449
  • North Carolina 4,324
  • North Dakota 493
  • Nebraska 1,191
  • New Hampshire 205
  • New Jersey 3,473
  • New Mexico 475
  • Nevada 238
  • New York 8,765
  • Ohio 7,070
  • Oklahoma 3,328
  • Oregon 1,442
  • Pennsylvania 6,835
  • Rhode Island 287
  • South Carolina 1,628
  • South Dakota 587
  • Tennessee 3,749
  • Texas 10,135
  • Utah 1,230
  • Virginia 3,006
  • Vermont 58
  • Washington 2,552
  • Wisconsin 2,962
  • West Virginia 1,193
  • Wyoming 133
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joy?

Approximately 142,535 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Joy, based on statistical analysis.

Is Joy a rare name?

Joy is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.