Journey
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Trip, adventure, voyage
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #411 in 2025 with 757 babies born.
History: Journey surged in the 2010s-2020s as one of America's most powerful word-names. The band Journey gave America 'Don't Stop Believin'' — the most downloaded song from the 20th century, played at every American bar, wedding, and sporting event. The word itself suggests adventure, growth, and the belief that the path matters more than the destination. Journey represents the most American idea of all: life as an ongoing adventure.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Journey? About 1 in 3,981 babies born in 2025 were named Journey, or roughly 2.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Journey
What does the name Journey mean?
Journey means “Trip, adventure, voyage” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Journey?
Journey has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Trip, adventure, voyage”.
How popular is Journey?
Journey ranked #411 in 2025 — given to 757 babies that year.
When was Journey most popular?
Journey peaked in 2018 with 1,396 babies registered that year.
Is Journey a boy or girl name?
Journey is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Journeys in registered births are female.
Is the name Journey rising or falling in popularity?
Journey has fallen 118 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #293 in 2020 to #411 in 2025.
How long has Journey been recorded?
Journey appears in birth records across 44 years — from 1981 through 2025.