Merry or joyous
Derived from the medieval masculine name Josse, which stems from the Breton name Judoc meaning 'lord'. In the mid-20th century, it became a popular feminine name associated with the English word 'joyous'.
Less common today
Joyce isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #479 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prolific American writer and National Book Award winner
American charismatic Christian author and speaker
The resilient mother of Will and Jonathan Byers · Stranger Things
Former President of Malawi and women's rights activist
Grammy-winning operatic lyric-coloratura mezzo-soprano
