Joey

Joey is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 430 babies in the United States.

Joey at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/

About the name Joey

Joey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Joey first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 60,971 babies since 1880, including 430 in 2024.

Joey in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Joey in 2024
430
Total since 1880
60,971

Joey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Joey in 2025
331
Total since 1996
7,189

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joey mean?

The meaning of Joey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joey a boy or girl name?

Joey is a unisex name. In 2024, 430 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joey?

Joey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Joey?

Joey is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 60,971 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Joey?

Joey is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/ (IPA).

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.