Rising since 1993, #258 for girls today.
Popularity of Journee since 1986
Babies named Journee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 975 |
| 2010s | 8,489 |
| 2020s | 8,536 |
Meaning & origin
Journee is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1986, but only began to climb in popularity from the 1990s onward. It reached its peak rank in 2022, and as of 2025 it ranks 258 with a frequency of about 1 in 1,342 births. The name reflects a broader trend of word names and the -ee suffix, particularly in southern states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Delaware, where it is most common. Journee's trajectory has been steadily rising since 1993, suggesting continued appeal among parents seeking a contemporary, meaningful name.
Journee is a modern invented name, a respelling of 'Journey' with a fashionable -ee ending. It emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1986. The name gained popularity in the 2010s and 2020s, likely influenced by the trend of word names and the -ee suffix popular in girls' names.
Where Journee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jour, Nee
Variants: Journey
Sibling names for Journee
Names that share Journee's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Journee
Names whose popularity has moved with Journee's over the last 50 years.
