Joey
Joey is a diminutive of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add.' While traditionally a nickname, Joey has become a standalone name with a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#889 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •May be perceived as informal in some contexts
- •Can serve as a nickname for Joseph if more formality is desired later
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Famous People
Joey Tribbiani
Fictional character from 'Friends'
Joey Ramone
Musician and founding member of The Ramones
Joey Fatone
Singer from *NSYNC
Joey Lawrence
Actor and musician
Statistics
53,474
Total births since 1880
1962
Peak year
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