Joy
Meaning: Joy, happiness, delight
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #306
Total births: 683
History: Joy peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name's simplicity and positivity are timelessly appealing. Joy represents Australian optimism distilled into three letters.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1958) | #99 |
| Babies named Joy in 1958 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 683 |
| Peak year | 1952 (125 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #68 |
| Years in records | 1952–1958 (7 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 29 spots |
Frequently asked about Joy
What does the name Joy mean?
Joy means “Joy, happiness, delight” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Joy?
Joy has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Joy, happiness, delight”.
How popular is Joy in Australia?
Joy ranked #99 in Australia in 1958 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Joy most popular?
Joy peaked in 1952 with 125 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Joy a boy or girl name?
Joy is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Joys in registered births are female.
Is the name Joy rising or falling in popularity?
Joy has fallen 29 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #70 in 1953 to #99 in 1958.
How long has Joy been recorded in Australia?
Joy appears in birth records in Australia across 7 years — from 1952 through 1958.