Journie
How to say it: JUR-nee · /ˈdʒɜːrni/
Modern American respelling of Journey meaning 'a trip' - word-name popular since the 2010s.
Journie was the 117th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 131 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #147 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #117 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,196 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #147 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent use, Journie reached its height in the 2020s. At the top now, it will probably ease downward.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft in two syllables, Journie feels inventive and light. Paisley and Everly go well with it.
Nicknames
- Jo
- Jour
Honouring a Journie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Journie is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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