Girl nameCurrently #322 in the USFalling
Journey
//ˈdʒɜrni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20187 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Journey's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Journey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Journey |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 93 |
| 1997 | 70 |
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 195 |
| 2001 | 270 |
| 2002 | 267 |
| 2003 | 297 |
| 2004 | 288 |
| 2005 | 382 |
| 2006 | 352 |
| 2007 | 465 |
| 2008 | 590 |
| 2009 | 659 |
| 2010 | 826 |
| 2011 | 927 |
| 2012 | 1,041 |
| 2013 | 1,026 |
| 2014 | 1,202 |
| 2015 | 1,225 |
| 2016 | 1,318 |
| 2017 | 1,278 |
| 2018 | 1,503 |
| 2019 | 1,419 |
| 2020 | 1,215 |
| 2021 | 1,300 |
| 2022 | 1,122 |
| 2023 | 1,032 |
| 2024 | 1,042 |
Journey through the decades
- Journey peaked in 2018, when 1,503 babies were named Journey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Journey has risen 67% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Journey currently ranks #322 in the US and is cooling off.