Joi
Every Joi since 1942 — 6,095 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joi
Joi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,271 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 6,095 American babies have been named Joi. Its peak came in 1981, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Joi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,271 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,571 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,455 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,672 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,620 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,360 |
| 2019 | 79 | #2,297 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,260 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,416 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,528 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,180 |
| 2014 | 91 | #2,121 |
| 2013 | 83 | #2,245 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,325 |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,602 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,854 |
| 2009 | 89 | #2,215 |
| 2008 | 96 | #2,113 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2,203 |
| 2006 | 84 | #2,279 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,973 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,863 |
| 2003 | 104 | #1,807 |
| 2002 | 116 | #1,600 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,565 |
| 2000 | 97 | #1,797 |
| 1995 | 120 | #1,373 |
| 1990 | 80 | #1,802 |
| 1985 | 100 | #1,326 |
| 1980 | 137 | #1,044 |
| 1975 | 81 | #1,337 |
| 1970 | 64 | #1,535 |
| 1965 | 61 | #1,415 |
| 1960 | 91 | #1,143 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,305 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,879 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joi in 2025?
Joi ranked #3,271 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joi?
6,095 babies have been named Joi in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joi most popular?
Joi peaked in 1981, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Joi a boy or girl name?
Joi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joi rising or falling?
Joi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.