Joey
5 countries#874 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Joey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
61,402 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #874 · peaked in 1962 with 1,572 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,853 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #69 · peaked in 2014 with 701 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,848 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #126 · peaked in 2013 with 633 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,812 births recorded 1984–2022 · currently #539 · peaked in 1999 with 179 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Nord, Moselle, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
759 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #75 · peaked in 2020 with 67 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
246 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #72 · peaked in 2025 with 33 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Joey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #532 | — |
| 2007 | #547 | ↓15 |
| 2008 | #575 | ↓28 |
| 2009 | #616 | ↓41 |
| 2010 | #612 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #604 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #609 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #642 | ↓33 |
| 2014 | #684 | ↓42 |
| 2015 | #757 | ↓73 |
| 2016 | #695 | ↑62 |
| 2017 | #777 | ↓82 |
| 2018 | #739 | ↑38 |
| 2019 | #772 | ↓33 |
| 2020 | #895 | ↓123 |
| 2021 | #910 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #891 | ↑19 |
| 2023 | #901 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #888 | ↑13 |
| 2025 | #874 | ↑14 |
Frequently asked questions about Joey
Is Joey a popular name?
Yes — Joey currently ranks #874 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Joey more common for boys or girls?
Joey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Joey most popular?
Joey peaked in 1962 in United States, with 1,572 recorded births that year.
Is Joey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Joey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3392 in 1915 to #874 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Joey?
At least 72,067 babies have been recorded with the name Joey across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Joey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Joey appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Joey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Joey include Coast, Jedidiah, Ernesto, Kylen.
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