Journey: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JER-nee · 2 syllables
From journey at the end of the 20th century.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JER-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #411
- US babies a year
- about 3,152 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Journey?
Journey was the #411 name in the US in 2025, given to 836 babies. It’s rising: up 59% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #411 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Journey?
Half of US adults named Journey are older than 22; most are between 18 and 30. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Journey
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Lainey
- Kensley
- Brylee
- Brinley
- Kinley
- Jaylee
- Zariah
- Emmalyn
- Avianna
- Gracelyn
- Azaria
- Jazlyn
- Promise
- Kinsley
- Aliana
- Colbie
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Questions about Journey
How do you pronounce Journey?
Journey is pronounced JER-nee.
How popular is the name Journey?
Journey was the #411 name in the US in 2025, given to 836 babies. It’s rising: up 59% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Journey?
Half of US adults named Journey are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 30.