Journey Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Journey gained some attention through its association with the iconic rock band Journey, known for hits like “Don’t Stop Believin'”.

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A Deep Dive

Journey Overview

Meaning

A day’s travel, passage from one place to another

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word “jornee,” meaning “a day’s work or travel.”

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɜr.ni/

Popularity

Journey has seen growing recognition, especially in English-speaking countries. In the USA, Journey ranked 334th for girls in 2023, making it a moderately common choice​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Adventurous, free-spirited, modern, unique

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Journey is often associated with personal growth and spiritual quests, embodying the idea of life’s voyage.

Name Day

November 4th (English)
A Deep Dive

Journey Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Journee, Jurnee, Journi, Journy, Journea

Common Nicknames

Jo, Jori, Jour, Nia, J, Reni, Ree

Diminutives

Jurn, Journ, Jurny

Famous People

  • Journey Brown
    (American Football Player)
  • Journey Gunderson
    (American Executive)
  • Journey Smollett
    (American Chef)
  • Journey Wilkins
    (English Poet)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Journey"
    (1978 Song)
  • "Journey to the Center of the Earth"
    (2008 Film)
  • "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
    (2012 Film)
  • "Journey's End"
    (1928 Play)
  • "Journey"
    (2012 Video Game)

Places

  • Journey Elementary School
    (South Dakota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Journey?

Journey signifies a path or voyage, often symbolizing a person’s life adventures and experiences. It implies a personality that embraces exploration, discovery, and the excitement of new ventures.

What Is the Origin of The Name Journey?

Journey is derived from the Old French word “journée,” which means a day’s travel or work. It evolved in English to represent a trip or an expedition, reflecting the idea of traveling from one place to another over time.

Journey Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Journey in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2662021#3142022#3342023
Top 3 Rankings#2262018#2472019#2622016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Journey

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023334
(-20 from 2022)
923
(-92 from 2022)
0.05277
2022314
(-48 from 2021)
1015
(-155 from 2021)
0.05661
2021266
(+26 from 2020)
1170
(+82 from 2020)
0.06531
2020292
(-45 from 2019)
1088
(-204 from 2019)
0.06155
2019247
(-21 from 2018)
1292
(-101 from 2018)
0.07041
2018226
(+50 from 2017)
1393
(+228 from 2017)
0.07491
2017276
(-14 from 2016)
1165
(-51 from 2016)
0.06167
2016262
(+12 from 2015)
1216
(+59 from 2015)
0.06281
2015274
(+15 from 2014)
1157
(+32 from 2014)
0.05931
2014289
(+46 from 2013)
1125
(+165 from 2013)
0.05751
2013335
(-8 from 2012)
960
(+3 from 2012)
0.04980
2012327
(+42 from 2011)
957
(+90 from 2011)
0.04934
2011369
(+50 from 2010)
867
(+113 from 2010)
0.04474
2010419
(+79 from 2009)
754
(+141 from 2009)
0.03846
2009498
(+90 from 2008)
613
(+86 from 2008)
0.03027
2008588
(+102 from 2007)
527
(+105 from 2007)
0.02530
2007690
(+131 from 2006)
422
(+91 from 2006)
0.01994
2006821
(-49 from 2005)
331
(-12 from 2005)
0.01583
2005772
(+158 from 2004)
343
(+84 from 2004)
0.01690
2004930
(-32 from 2003)
259
(-6 from 2003)
0.01284
2003898
(+38 from 2002)
265
(+26 from 2002)
0.01321
2002936
(+4 from 2001)
239
(+4 from 2001)
0.01210
2001940
(+248 from 2000)
235
(+67 from 2000)
0.01186
20001188
(-235 from 1999)
168
(-49 from 1999)
0.00842
1999953
(+604 from 1998)
217
(+111 from 1998)
0.01115
19981557
(+726 from 1997)
106
(+47 from 1997)
0.00547
19972283
(-106 from 1996)
59
(-3 from 1996)
0.00309
19962177
(+609 from 1995)
62
(+19 from 1995)
0.00323
19952786
(+1106 from 1994)
43
(+16 from 1994)
0.00224
19943892
(+2374 from 1993)
27
(+13 from 1993)
0.00139
19936266
(+385 from 1992)
14
(+1 from 1992)
0.00071
19926651
(-1252 from 1991)
13
(-4 from 1991)
0.00065
19915399
(+3847 from 1990)
17
(+9 from 1990)
0.00084
19909246
(-485 from 1989)
8
No change from 1989
0.00039
19898761
(-2866 from 1988)
8
(-5 from 1988)
0.00040
19885895
(+892 from 1987)
13
(+3 from 1987)
0.00068
19876787
(-1030 from 1986)
10
(-2 from 1986)
0.00053
19865757
(+2394 from 1984)
12
(+5 from 1984)
0.00065
19850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19848151
(+2123 from 1983)
7
(+2 from 1983)
0.00039
198310274
(-2146 from 1981)
5
(-2 from 1981)
0.00028
19820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19818128
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00039
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0.0000
19680
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19670
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19660
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19640
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19630
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19620
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19610
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19590
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19580
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19560
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19510
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19340
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19300
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19280
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19260
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19230
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19090
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19080
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American States Popularity Rankings for Journey

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3702021#3802022#3912023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4232021#5592022#5112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#982021#1782022#1522023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2592021#2512022#2872023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2112021#2262022#2412023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1732021#2802022#2752023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2392021#3132022#5682023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2592021#3232022#4322023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2012021#2092022#2492023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2392021#2712022#3092023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1372021#3162022#2252023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1812021#2492022#3472023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3002021#4192022#3412023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3132021#2862022#2932023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1732021#2022022#2802023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2842021#2372022#3802023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2892021#1352022#2662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1272021#3902022#2312023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1842021#2062022#1852023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2242021#2842022#4052023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3552021#4022022#4472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6342021#3372022#3982023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3072021#4982022#4882023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2082020#2182021#1542022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4462021#4312022#4372023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2462021#3402022#4282023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3812021#4582022#5832023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4572021#4142022#3322023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4852021#4132022#5572023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1822021#1542022#2702023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4632021#4092022#3602023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4932021#4972022#3372023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1632020#1532021#1592022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1122021#2162022#1282023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4602021#2382022#3452023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2582021#3282022#2222023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6462021#6252022#5622023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2402020#2272021#1132022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5912021#4012022#3142023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1932021#1322022#1832023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3012019#4112021#3462023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2292019#1822021#1822023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3072019#1392020#2132021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1942009#1662013#2432017

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2042011#1912017

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1952019

Popularity Rankings for Journey in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3242011#3872019#3232020

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#8152020#9242021#10112022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Journey a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Journey is used for both genders due to its non-traditional nature and the universal appeal of its meaning, which is not tied to any specific gender.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Journey

Journey in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Journey Brown (Football Player, born 1999): An American football player known for his outstanding performance as a running back in college football.
  • Journey Gunderson (Executive, born 1978): An American executive and the director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
  • Journey Smollett (Chef, born 1989): An American celebrity chef who has appeared on various cooking shows and authored cookbooks.
  • Journey Wilkins (Poet, 1905–1975): An English poet whose evocative works explored themes of love and nature.
  • Journey Parker (Explorer, 1875–1930): An American explorer who made significant contributions to the mapping of uncharted territories.
  • Journey Caldwell (Historian, 1920–1990): A Canadian historian known for his comprehensive studies on North American history.
  • Journey Harvey (Composer, 1900–1965): An American composer celebrated for his influential classical compositions.
  • "Journey" (1978 Song): A rock anthem celebrating the power of music and perseverance.
  • "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (2008 Film): An adventurous expedition into a subterranean world.
  • "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012 Film): Chronicles the adventures of Bilbo Baggins on his quest to help dwarves reclaim their homeland.
  • "Journey's End" (1928 Play): A poignant drama set in the trenches of World War I.
  • "Journey" (2012 Video Game): A visually stunning game where players embark on a mystical quest in a vast desert.
  • "Journey to the West" (1592 Novel): An epic Chinese tale of a monk's pilgrimage to obtain sacred texts.
  • Journey Lake (Nunavut, Canada): A remote lake located in the northern territory of Nunavut.
  • Journey's End Park (New York, USA): A small community park situated in Orchard Park, offering walking trails and picnic areas.
  • Journey Elementary School (South Dakota, USA): An educational institution located in the city of Rapid City.
  • Journey Island (British Columbia, Canada): A small island in the coastal region of British Columbia.
  • Journey Bay (Western Australia, Australia): A coastal bay on the western shores of Australia, featuring beautiful beaches.
  • Journey Ridge (California, USA): A ridge located within the Klamath National Forest.

Similar Names to Journey

  • Odyssey
  • Quest
  • Trek
  • Saga
  • Voyage
  • Pilgrim

Sibling Names for Journey

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