NAME PROFILE
Joyce
Joyce is a name of English and Irish origin, meaning 'merry' or 'joyful.' It conveys a sense of happiness and vitality, embodying a spirit that brings delight and positivity to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 512,232 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1942 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%IL — 20%NY — 20%PA — 19%CA — 19%
Notable People
Joyce Meyer (Author and speaker) · James Joyce (Novelist, *Ulysses*) · Joyce Carol Oates (Author, multiple genres) · Joyce Banda (Former President of Malawi) · Joyce Kilmer (Poet, known for 'Trees')
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