Holding steady.
Popularity of Joei since 1968
Babies named Joei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Joei is an extremely rare feminine name, first recorded in 1968 but never reaching the top 1000. Its peak year was 2003, though even then it remained uncommon. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, with no notable surge in popularity. It is a modern respelling of Joey, which itself is a diminutive of Joseph. While the name Joseph has ancient Hebrew origins, Joei is a purely 20th-century creation, reflecting the trend of respelling familiar names with an 'i' ending to give a feminine or stylish twist. Because it has never been widespread, Joei lacks strong associations with any particular state or region in the U.S.
Joei is a contemporary spelling variant of Joey, traditionally a diminutive of Joseph (from Hebrew Yosef, 'may He add'). While Joseph has ancient roots, the form Joei emerged in the late 20th century as a feminine respelling, likely influenced by names like Zoe or by the trend of adding an 'i' to create a feminine or unique version. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Joi
Sibling names for Joei
Names that share Joei's style, for a brother or sister.
