Joey: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOH-ee · 2 syllables
From Joe + -y.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JOH-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #874
- US babies a year
- about 426 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
How popular is Joey?
Joey was the #874 name in the US in 2025, given to 420 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #874 |
| England & Wales | #137 |
| Scotland | #85 |
| Northern Ireland | #169 |
| Ireland | #92 |
| France | #731 |
| Canada | #416 |
| Australia | #138 |
How old are people named Joey?
Half of US adults named Joey are older than 50; most are between 22 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Joey
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Joey have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Joey
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Joey
How do you pronounce Joey?
Joey is pronounced JOH-ee.
How popular is the name Joey?
Joey was the #874 name in the US in 2025, given to 420 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named Joey?
Half of US adults named Joey are older than 50. Most are between 22 and 70.