Joy
Derived from the French word for joy, this name serves as a direct vocabulary name. It gained some usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but remains a rare, spirited alternative to the more common Joy.
Less common today
Joie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,173 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy Award-winning American television journalist
American screenwriter, producer, and actress
American racecar driver and businessman
