Joey
Joey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God shall add or he will add.
Origin and history
Joey is a familiar diminutive of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'he will add'. Historically used as an informal short form, it gained independent usage as a given name in the 20th century. In the United States, it remains a recognized classic name for boys with moderate contemporary popularity.
Popularity in the United States
53,758 babies in the United States have been named Joey since 1880. It ranks #484 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
- GA (4.6 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 119 |
| 1930-1940 | 308 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,203 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,321 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,258 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,226 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,122 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,388 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,650 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,572 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,568 |
Famous people named Joey
- Joey Logano: Race car driver
- Joey Votto: Baseball player
- Joey Fatone: Singer, Actor
Nicknames
Joe
Fun facts
- Joey evolved as a pet form of Joseph before standing on its own as a legal first name.
- The name gained widespread global familiarity through prominent television characters in the late 20th century.