Journey
Journey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
A voyage, trip, or passage from one place to another.
Origin and history
Journey is a modern English vocabulary name derived from the word meaning a trip or voyage. While historically used more frequently for girls, it has seen increasing usage for boys in the United States in recent years. Its adoption reflects a broader trend of selecting modern word names with themes of exploration and personal growth.
Popularity in the United States
2,011 babies in the United States have been named Journey since 1880. It ranks #2871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1332.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.5 %)
- CA (22.4 %)
- FL (13.9 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 131 |
| 2000-2010 | 363 |
| 2010-2019 | 872 |
| 2020-2029 | 621 |
Fun facts
- The word journey originates from the Old French 'journée', meaning a day's work or a day's travel.
- Journey emerged as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other experiential word names.