Joey
A diminutive of the male given names Joe and Joseph.
Every Joey since 1915 — 61,402 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joey
Joey is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #877 in 2025 with 274 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 61,402 American babies have been named Joey — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1962, when 1,572 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | #1,474 | 274 | #877 |
| 2024 | 164 | #1,380 | 267 | #890 |
| 2023 | 167 | #1,351 | 258 | #903 |
| 2022 | 161 | #1,414 | 264 | #892 |
| 2021 | 178 | #1,288 | 252 | #911 |
| 2020 | 153 | #1,429 | 253 | #895 |
| 2019 | 132 | #1,609 | 306 | #772 |
| 2018 | 151 | #1,456 | 323 | #739 |
| 2017 | 146 | #1,519 | 301 | #780 |
| 2016 | 154 | #1,491 | 355 | #696 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,067 | 318 | #758 |
| 2014 | 119 | #1,750 | 370 | #684 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,469 | 382 | #643 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,271 | 404 | #609 |
| 2011 | 90 | #2,133 | 408 | #605 |
| 2010 | 102 | #1,969 | 405 | #612 |
| 2009 | 99 | #2,067 | 408 | #616 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1,907 | 448 | #576 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1,649 | 470 | #547 |
| 2006 | 127 | #1,666 | 474 | #532 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,457 | 482 | #510 |
| 2004 | 121 | #1,609 | 508 | #489 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1,470 | 496 | #494 |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,924 | 448 | #509 |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,854 | 435 | #519 |
| 2000 | 80 | #2,066 | 481 | #485 |
| 1995 | 67 | #2,036 | 507 | #450 |
| 1990 | 44 | #2,666 | 685 | #352 |
| 1985 | 48 | #2,190 | 763 | #273 |
| 1980 | 126 | #1,100 | 1,154 | #212 |
| 1975 | 224 | #673 | 840 | #249 |
| 1970 | 198 | #745 | 1,137 | #217 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,371 | 1,120 | #214 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,540 | 1,206 | #229 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,137 | 693 | #271 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,853 | 188 | #491 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,907 | 120 | #546 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,681 | 65 | #768 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,037 | 35 | #1,113 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,887 | 24 | #1,515 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,853 | 11 | #2,672 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,632 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,624 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Joey
- Joey Bishop Presenter · 1918–2007
- Joey King Actor · b. 1999
- Joey Barton Soccer player · b. 1982
- Joey Lauren Adams Actor · b. 1968
- Joey Santiago Musician · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joey mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Joe and Joseph.
How popular is the name Joey in 2025?
Joey ranked #877 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 274 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joey?
61,402 babies have been named Joey in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joey most popular?
Joey peaked in 1962, when 1,572 newborns received the name.
Is Joey a boy or girl name?
Joey is used for both: about 12% of babies named Joey have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Joey rising or falling?
Joey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joey?
Well-known people named Joey include Joey Bishop (presenter), Joey King (actor), Joey Barton (soccer player).