Joyce peaked in popularity in the 1930s, which is why it sounds more appropriate for a middle-aged literature professor than a little girl.
Variations
Joyse,
Joos,
Joost,
Joycie,
Joice
Nicknames
Joy
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Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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