Holding steady.
Popularity of Joice since 1921
Babies named Joice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 123 |
| 1940s | 166 |
| 1950s | 101 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joice is a spelling variant of Joyce, a name that saw its peak popularity in 1942 based on U.S. Social Security data. The name has been steadily used since the early 20th century, with its first recorded year being 1921. While it has never ranked in the top 1000, it remains a recognizable and classic choice. The trajectory of its usage is stable, reflecting a modest but enduring presence. Joice shares the same etymology as Joyce, ultimately from the Breton name Iodoc, meaning 'lord'. It is a name that carries a sense of tradition without being overly common.
Joice is a spelling variant of Joyce, a name that entered English via the Norman French 'Josse', from the Breton name 'Iodoc', a diminutive of 'Iud' meaning 'lord'. The name was borne by a Saint Joyce (7th century), a Breton prince and hermit. Joyce was used for both sexes in medieval England but became predominantly female by the 19th century. The 'Joice' spelling, while less common, has been recorded since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joy, Jo
Variants: Joyce, Joiss
Sibling names for Joice
Names that share Joice's style, for a brother or sister.
