Journei
A feminine name meaning "journey, path, or excursion".
Name Census estimates that about 2,137 living Americans carry the first name Journei. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Journei today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Journei births was 2021 (194 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Journei. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Journei is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 160,390 Americans
Peak year
2021
194 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,483
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Journei: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Journei from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,111 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Journei remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Journei by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Journei during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Journeis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Journei, while Indiana, Arkansas, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 72 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Journei
The name Journei is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced society known for their art, architecture, and language, which influenced the development of the Latin language.
One theory suggests that the name Journei is derived from the Etruscan word "jurnei," which means "to journey" or "to embark on a voyage." This connection could be attributed to the Etruscans' prowess as sailors and traders, who frequently traveled the Mediterranean Sea, establishing trade routes and colonies.
Another possible source of the name Journei is the Etruscan deity Juno, the goddess of childbirth and fertility. Some scholars believe that the name might have been used as a tribute to this revered deity, with parents bestowing it upon their children in hopes of ensuring a safe and successful journey through life.
In ancient Etruscan texts, there are a few references to individuals bearing names similar to Journei, such as "Jurneia" and "Jurneis." However, the earliest recorded example of the exact spelling "Journei" dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on a funerary stele discovered in the Etruscan city of Tarquinia.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Journei. One of the earliest was Journei of Ephesus, a prominent Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His teachings on the concept of "the journey of life" are believed to have influenced the development of Stoic philosophy.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a Roman senator named Journei Maximus, who played a crucial role in the political affairs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist named Journei Michelangelo da Caravaggio (1571-1610) gained fame for his revolutionary chiaroscuro painting style, which dramatically contrasted light and dark tones.
In the 18th century, Journei Garibaldi (1807-1882) was an Italian patriot and military leader who played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy, earning him the title "Hero of Two Worlds."
More recently, Journei Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright, best known for his pioneering works of science fiction and adventure novels, including "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
People
Journei + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Journei as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Journei: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Journei?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Journei going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 160,390 US residents.
Is Journei a common name?
We classify Journei as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Journei most popular?
The single biggest year for Journei was 2021, when 194 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Journei is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Journei a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Journei in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.