Holding steady.
Popularity of Joyice since 1931
Babies named Joyice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Joyice's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 87 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joyice is a seldom-used name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1931, during the tail end of the Roaring Twenties and the onset of the Great Depression. Its peak year was 1933, but even then it was rare enough to avoid the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a surge or significant decline; it simply remains uncommon. Joyice likely emerged as a creative respelling or blend of Joyce and the word 'joy,' reflecting a trend for uplifting names during hard times.
Joyice is a rare 20th-century coinage, likely a blend of the word 'joy' and the name Joyce, which itself derives from the medieval masculine name Josse. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1931, with a peak in 1933, suggesting a brief period of use during the Depression era. The name has remained uncommon, with no notable revival.
Sibling names for Joyice
Names that share Joyice's style, for a brother or sister.
