Joy
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Origin and meaning
Name: Joy (joy)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: #374
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happiness
Origin: English
Meaning: Elevated happiness
Origin and Meaning: Joy is derived from the Latin word “gaudere” which means “to rejoice”. It is a unisex name that is used for both boys and girls.
Etymology: The name Joy is derived from the Latin word “gaudere” which means “to rejoice”.
Derived: Joy is derived from the Latin word “gaudere” which means “to rejoice”.
History of Name: The name Joy has been used since the Middle Ages, but it was not popular until the 19th century. It was popularized by the Puritans in the United States and has since become a popular name for both boys and girls.
Style of the Name: Joy is a classic name that is both timeless and modern. It is a unisex name that is used for both boys and girls.
Symbolism of the Name: Joy is a symbol of happiness and optimism. It is a reminder to always find joy in life and to never give up hope.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪ/
Syllables: joy
Joy's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Poor | ★★ |
| Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Joy
- Ironic
- Persistent
- Invulnerable
- Painstaking
- Good-hearted
- Impudent
- Greedy
Astrology of name Joy
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Moon
Lucky metal: Tungsten
| Lucky gemstones: |
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| Lucky colors: | Yellow Coffee |
Totem pet: Horse
Totem animal: Sparrow
Totem plant: Periwinkle
Totem tree: Hickory
Lucky weekday: Friday
Favorable month: September
Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 24
Lucky days of the month: 14, 15, 16
Unlucky number: 47
Hobbies: skiing, computer programming, genealogy
Careers: Extractive Industry, Public Relations, Accountacy
Health issues: Back pain
Letters count: 3
Numerology of name Joy
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 306 | 21 |
| 1895 | 306 | 24 |
| 1897 | 301 | 30 |
| 1899 | 313 | 23 |
| 1900 | 335 | 27 |
| 1901 | 308 | 25 |
| 1902 | 317 | 38 |
| 1903 | 317 | 30 |
| 1904 | 318 | 36 |
| 1905 | 324 | 38 |
| 1906 | 320 | 40 |
| 1907 | 348 | 38 |
| 1908 | 344 | 38 |
| 1909 | 339 | 54 |
| 1910 | 365 | 48 |
| 1911 | 353 | 63 |
| 1912 | 404 | 68 |
| 1913 | 367 | 120 |
| 1914 | 367 | 158 |
| 1915 | 387 | 190 |
| 1916 | 375 | 214 |
| 1917 | 353 | 256 |
| 1918 | 343 | 303 |
| 1919 | 335 | 322 |
| 1920 | 324 | 376 |
| 1921 | 313 | 392 |
| 1922 | 291 | 447 |
| 1923 | 268 | 540 |
| 1924 | 262 | 578 |
| 1925 | 228 | 772 |
| 1926 | 206 | 892 |
| 1927 | 180 | 1127 |
| 1928 | 186 | 1092 |
| 1929 | 176 | 1137 |
| 1930 | 162 | 1268 |
| 1931 | 151 | 1224 |
| 1932 | 147 | 1361 |
| 1933 | 145 | 1291 |
| 1934 | 148 | 1341 |
| 1935 | 146 | 1349 |
| 1936 | 142 | 1483 |
| 1937 | 161 | 1236 |
| 1938 | 156 | 1373 |
| 1939 | 165 | 1259 |
| 1940 | 160 | 1310 |
| 1941 | 149 | 1550 |
| 1942 | 154 | 1592 |
| 1943 | 154 | 1609 |
| 1944 | 160 | 1456 |
| 1945 | 167 | 1390 |
| 1946 | 164 | 1573 |
| 1947 | 166 | 1815 |
| 1948 | 171 | 1627 |
| 1949 | 166 | 1642 |
| 1950 | 158 | 1775 |
| 1951 | 155 | 2012 |
| 1952 | 149 | 2276 |
| 1953 | 146 | 2307 |
| 1954 | 151 | 2367 |
| 1955 | 149 | 2389 |
| 1956 | 140 | 2820 |
| 1957 | 143 | 2928 |
| 1958 | 147 | 2759 |
| 1959 | 144 | 2884 |
| 1960 | 149 | 2775 |
| 1961 | 156 | 2610 |
| 1962 | 168 | 2427 |
| 1963 | 173 | 2181 |
| 1964 | 174 | 2219 |
| 1965 | 172 | 1975 |
| 1966 | 163 | 2090 |
| 1967 | 165 | 1885 |
| 1968 | 167 | 1904 |
| 1969 | 187 | 1691 |
| 1970 | 184 | 1774 |
| 1971 | 169 | 1824 |
| 1972 | 159 | 1818 |
| 1973 | 161 | 1697 |
| 1974 | 106 | 2757 |
| 1975 | 122 | 2306 |
| 1976 | 131 | 2075 |
| 1977 | 134 | 2100 |
| 1978 | 137 | 1946 |
| 1979 | 153 | 1822 |
| 1980 | 164 | 1717 |
| 1981 | 168 | 1622 |
| 1982 | 198 | 1335 |
| 1983 | 207 | 1191 |
| 1984 | 220 | 1154 |
| 1985 | 218 | 1122 |
| 1986 | 241 | 1036 |
| 1987 | 274 | 862 |
| 1988 | 282 | 837 |
| 1989 | 304 | 802 |
| 1990 | 355 | 697 |
| 1991 | 337 | 710 |
| 1992 | 371 | 616 |
| 1993 | 369 | 632 |
| 1994 | 394 | 590 |
| 1995 | 394 | 592 |
| 1996 | 399 | 587 |
| 1997 | 400 | 579 |
| 1998 | 410 | 583 |
| 1999 | 410 | 596 |
| 2000 | 425 | 607 |
| 2001 | 432 | 580 |
| 2002 | 420 | 590 |
| 2003 | 443 | 583 |
| 2004 | 441 | 615 |
| 2005 | 463 | 584 |
| 2006 | 463 | 607 |
| 2007 | 471 | 604 |
| 2008 | 479 | 575 |
| 2009 | 465 | 587 |
| 2010 | 430 | 629 |
| 2011 | 442 | 585 |
| 2012 | 438 | 620 |
| 2013 | 413 | 648 |
| 2014 | 427 | 698 |
| 2015 | 394 | 733 |
| 2016 | 323 | 952 |
| 2017 | 316 | 966 |
| 2018 | 328 | 899 |
| 2019 | 320 | 915 |
| 2020 | 369 | 785 |
| 2021 | 374 | 773 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 391 | 22 |
| 1914 | 438 | 24 |
| 1915 | 472 | 35 |
| 1916 | 465 | 42 |
| 1917 | 481 | 41 |
| 1918 | 499 | 37 |
| 1919 | 481 | 58 |
| 1920 | 491 | 48 |
| 1921 | 509 | 47 |
| 1922 | 486 | 66 |
| 1923 | 514 | 40 |
| 1924 | 520 | 44 |
| 1925 | 488 | 61 |
| 1926 | 496 | 49 |
| 1927 | 482 | 63 |
| 1928 | 501 | 47 |
| 1929 | 498 | 44 |
| 1930 | 480 | 52 |
| 1931 | 473 | 52 |
| 1932 | 492 | 39 |
| 1933 | 483 | 39 |
| 1934 | 489 | 41 |
| 1935 | 484 | 42 |
| 1936 | 482 | 47 |
| 1937 | 476 | 44 |
| 1938 | 504 | 26 |
| 1939 | 498 | 27 |
| 1940 | 506 | 29 |
| 1941 | 510 | 25 |
| 1942 | 522 | 37 |
| 1943 | 545 | 28 |
| 1944 | 531 | 27 |
| 1952 | 582 | 28 |
| 1958 | 626 | 26 |
| 1961 | 640 | 23 |
| 1974 | 641 | 24 |
| 1979 | 664 | 23 |
| 2014 | 897 | 23 |
Name Joy in sign language
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