Joyce
Pronunciation: [ j-OYS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Joyce first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 697 babies have been named Joyce in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joyce is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,528 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,528
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Old English origin
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About the Name Joyce
Joyce is a boy name .
Is Joyce a boy or girl name? Joyce is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,528 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,042. Joyce is more commonly used as a girl name.
Joyce is currently ranked #7,528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Joyce include Joy, Joie, and Joykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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