Joey
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: God will increase
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #877 in 2025 with 274 babies born.
History: Joey is a diminutive of Joseph or Joe that has become a popular given name in its own right. It carries a warm, friendly character and is associated with beloved cultural figures such as Friends character Joey Tribbiani and singer Joey from the band *NSYNC. It is widely used in English-speaking countries.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Joey? About 1 in 7,925 babies born in 2025 were named Joey, or roughly 1.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Joey
What does the name Joey mean?
Joey means “God will increase” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Joey?
Joey has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God will increase”.
How popular is Joey?
Joey ranked #874 in 2025 — given to 274 babies that year.
When was Joey most popular?
Joey peaked in 1962 with 1,529 babies registered that year.
Is Joey a boy or girl name?
Joey is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 88% of Joeys are boys and 12% are girls.
Is the name Joey rising or falling in popularity?
Joey has risen 549 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1423 in 2020 to #874 in 2025.
How long has Joey been recorded?
Joey appears in birth records across 110 years — from 1915 through 2025.