An estimated 46,340 living Americans are named Joey.
How rare is Joey?
Joey is uncommon among babies today, with 274 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 82.1% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Joey?
The median age of a living American named Joey is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 59 years old.
Is Joey still popular?
Yes. Joey is holding steady, with 274 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Joey most common?
Joey has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
82.1%
2025
274
All-time
53,758
Diaspora map
Joey broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah (1956) and became over-represented in 31 states over 21 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah, 1956 · over-represented in 31 states over 21 years
