Journey
Meaningjourney · English
- US rank
- #411
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #226 in 2018
757 babies were named Journey in the US in 2025. It has dropped 119 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1983–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Journey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,123 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Journey, 757 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Journey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJourney first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #226.
- Then vs nowJourney is 5.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,811 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,123.
- TrendJourney has slipped 119 places over the last five years and now sits at #411. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJourney is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #136, followed by Alabama (#177) and Mississippi (#218). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn English, Journey means “journey”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Journey
Journey is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “journey”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ney”. US birth records list Journey for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 43 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #226 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #411, with 757 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.0 | 251,397 girls |
| 1990s | 32 | 31,319 girls |
| 2000s | 183 | 5,454 girls |
| 2010s | 624 | 1,601 girls |
| 2020s | 611 | 1,637 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.9 | 534,351 boys |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 146,628 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,127 boys |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,450 boys |
| 2020s | 60 | 16,699 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Journey
What does the name Journey mean?
Journey means “journey” in English.
What is the origin of the name Journey?
Journey has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Journey a boy or girl name?
Journey is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Journey?
Journey ranked #411 for US girls in 2025, given to 757 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#226).