gender neutral
Journey
travel, passage
About Journey
Picture a name that tells a story before your daughter even speaks her first word. Journey represents adventure, growth, and the beautiful unpredictability of life itself. This name has surged in popularity as parents embrace more meaningful, conceptual choices. It works wonderfully in professional settings while maintaining a creative edge.
Journey belongs to dreamers and doers alike—those who see life as an exploration rather than a destination. The name carries inherent optimism and forward momentum. It pairs well with traditional middle names for balance, yet stands magnificently on its own. For parents who value experiences over possessions and want their daughter's name to reflect limitless possibilities, Journey offers exactly that promise.
Popularity of the Name Journey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #951 | ||
| 2001 | #940 | #392 | |
| 2002 | #936 | ||
| 2003 | #900 | ||
| 2004 | #930 | ||
| 2005 | #772 | ||
| 2006 | #821 | #406 | |
| 2007 | #690 | ||
| 2008 | #591 | ||
| 2009 | #498 | ||
| 2010 | #419 | ||
| 2011 | #371 | #319 | |
| 2012 | #327 | #804 | |
| 2013 | #335 | ||
| 2014 | #288 | #928 | |
| 2015 | #274 | ||
| 2016 | #262 | ||
| 2017 | #276 | #885 | |
| 2018 | #226 | #692 | |
| 2019 | #245 | #383 | |
| 2020 | #292 | #335 | #885 |
| 2021 | #264 | #864 | |
| 2022 | #312 | ||
| 2023 | #332 | ||
| 2024 | #320 | #436 | |
| 2025 | #411 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Journey
Names Similar to Journey
Nicknames for Journey
- Joy
- Jo
- Jojo
- Ney
Famous People Named Journey
| Journey Gunderson | American filmmaker and activist |
| Journey Joyner | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Journey Li | Chinese actress |
| Journey Williams | American athlete - track and field |
| Journey Hicks | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Journey Mitchell | British author |
| Journey Thompson | Canadian painter |
| Journey Patel | Indian-American scientist |
| Journey Wilson | South African journalist |
| Journey Scott | American chef |
| Journey Ramirez | Mexican singer |
| Journey Baker | Canadian filmmaker |
| Journey Hughes | British fashion designer |
| Journey Yang | Chinese-American mathematician |
| Journey Morris | Australian actress |
| Journey Foster | American environmentalist |
| Journey Chen | Taiwanese entrepreneur |
| Journey Robinson | British musician |
| Journey Nguyen | Vietnamese-American lawyer |
| Journey Simpson | Jamaican poet |
Characters Named Journey
| Journey Evans | Protagonist in a fantasy novel series |
| Journey Armstrong | Space explorer in a science fiction movie |
| Journey Martinez | Adventurous archaeologist in a video game |
| Journey Woodley | Teenage detective in a mystery book series |
| Journey Anderson | Time-traveling heroine in a science fiction TV show |
| Journey Clarke | Magical apprentice in a fantasy novel |
| Journey Taylor | Superheroine with the power of teleportation in a comic book series |
| Journey Baker | Fictional singer-songwriter in a music-themed movie |
| Journey Blackwell | Main character in a coming-of-age novel set in the 1960s |
| Journey Westwood | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure video game |
| Journey Morgan | Witch with healing abilities in a fantasy book series |
| Journey Williams | Teenager with extraordinary abilities in a science fiction TV series |
| Journey Park | Genius inventor in a steampunk-inspired graphic novel |
| Journey Reed | Young artist navigating the art world in a contemporary novel |
| Journey Sullivan | Magical creature caretaker in a children's fantasy book series |
| Journey Wright | Time-traveling archaeologist in a historical fiction novel |
| Journey Adams | Private investigator in a crime thriller TV series |
| Journey Stone | Talented musician in a musical drama movie |
| Journey Miller | Professional athlete in a sports-themed novel |