Joey
Joey is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will add; he will increase.
Origin and history
Joey originated as a diminutive of Joseph or Josephine, deriving from a Hebrew name meaning 'he will add'. While historically more common for males, it has long been used as a standalone or informal feminine name in the United States. It offers a friendly, casual, and unisex sound.
Popularity in the United States
7,644 babies in the United States have been named Joey since 1880. It ranks #1915 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1229.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.6 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 101 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 292 |
| 1960-1970 | 597 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,935 |
| 1980-1990 | 660 |
| 1990-2000 | 577 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,139 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,145 |
| 2020-2029 | 969 |
Famous people named Joey
- Joey King: Actress
- Joey Heatherton: Actress, Singer
- Joey Lauren Adams: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Joey originally developed as a pet form of Joseph, but expanded over time to serve as a pet form for Josephine and Joan.
- The name gained widespread pop-culture recognition as a feminine given name through characters like Joey Potter on Dawson's Creek.