Joyce
Peaked at #11 nationally in 1937, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Joyce has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Joyce — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#11
in 1937
Current rank
#1042
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Joyce reached its peak popularity for girls in 1937, ranking #11 nationally with 11,809 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #796 (2014) to #1042 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Joyce ranks #1042 nationally for girls, with 240 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,042 | 240 |
| 2023 | #1,061 | 236 |
| 2022 | #987 | 268 |
| 2021 | #955 | 273 |
| 2020 | #980 | 260 |
| 2019 | #925 | 287 |
| 2018 | #940 | 284 |
| 2017 | #836 | 325 |
Joyce — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#625
in 1932
Current rank
#7457
in 2024
Years tracked
92
1900–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1900, Joyce reached its peak popularity for boys in 1932, ranking #625 nationally with 91 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10155 (2014) to #7457 (2024) — a 27% improvement.
As of 2024, Joyce ranks #7457 nationally for boys, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,457 | 11 |
| 2023 | #11,482 | 6 |
| 2021 | #11,393 | 6 |
| 2020 | #13,004 | 5 |
| 2019 | #10,254 | 7 |
| 2017 | #11,447 | 6 |
| 2016 | #13,170 | 5 |
| 2015 | #9,143 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Joyce most popular?
Joyce was most popular in 1937, when it ranked #11 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Joyce becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Joyce?
At least 511,995 babies have been recorded with the name Joyce in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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