Joey
How to say it: JOH-ee · /ˈdʒoʊi/
Diminutive of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'he will add' or 'God shall increase'; used independently.
Joey was the 811th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 420 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #866 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #811 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 420 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,893 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | +2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #866 |
| In France, 2025 | #719 among boys’ names, 70 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After its height in the 1970s, Joey slipped out of favor. Currently well below that peak, it is likely to ease down more.
What goes with it
Light and crisp with a breathy finish, Joey feels playful and familiar. Tommy and Bobby share its style.
Nicknames
- Joe
Honouring a Joey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Joey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #719 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #163. Ireland: #92.
Famous people named Joey
- Joey King (born 1999)American actress
- Joey Barton (born 1982)English professional football manager and former player
- Joey Lauren Adams (born 1968)American actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Joey Tribbiani, Friends sitcom character
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