Joey is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Joey in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2772
US Rank #889
About the Name Joey
Joey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2635 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #97 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Joey is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #889, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Joey
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Joey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Joey in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Joey has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2635 places in the last five years. Its peak was #97 in 2014. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Joey is more popular in the US (#889) than in the UK (#2772). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Joey include: Joey Ansah — Joey Ansah is an English actor, martial artist, stuntman and director best known for his roles in The Bourne Ultimatum, Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist and The...; Joey Slotnick — Joseph Slotnick is an American actor.; Joey Buttafuoco — Joseph A..
Joey ranks #889 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
9
UK babies named Joey (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2635 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Joey
Likely around 1 other Joey in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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