Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Journey.
National Rank (2025)
#411
All-Time Peak Rank
#226 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
20,882
Unisex Distribution8.8% Boy / 91.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Journey Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Journey
According to SSA data, Journey achieved its highest historical rank of #226 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,397 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Journey scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,397Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
40Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:62
1990s:566
2000s:3,402
2010s:10,903
2020s:5,949
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJou-ney
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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