Joyace
A feminine name derived from "Joyce", meaning "joyful" or "merry".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Joyace. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joyace today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joyace births was 1944 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joyace. 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
- • The typical person named Joyace is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Joyaces were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Joyace. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1944
7 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1944 SSA rank
#3,882
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Joyace: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Joyace 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 Joyace during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 18 | 18 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Joyace
The name Joyace is a relatively modern and unique name that appears to be a combination of the words "joy" and "ace." It is not derived from any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative coinage that blends two existing English words to create a new name with a positive and upbeat connotation.
Despite its novelty, there are a few historical references to individuals bearing the name Joyace. One of the earliest recorded instances is Joyace Swinton (1895-1976), a British actress who appeared in several films during the early 20th century, including The Constant Nymph in 1928 and The Return of the Frog in 1938.
Another notable figure with this name is Joyace Randolph (1918-2003), an American author and practitioner of ceremonial magic. She wrote several books on occult subjects, such as "Randolph's Perpetual Almanac of Fortunate Days" and "The Transcendental Magic of the Egyptians."
In the field of music, Joyace Massiah (born 1936) is a Jamaican singer and songwriter who was part of the pioneering vocal group The Maytals in the 1960s. She contributed to the development of the ska and reggae genres and is still considered a influential figure in Jamaican music.
Joyace Lockhart (1920-1995) was an American artist and illustrator who is best known for her work in children's books. She illustrated books such as "The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton and "The Little Island" by Golden MacDonald, among others.
Finally, Joyace Woodward (born 1947) is a Canadian painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries across North America. Her sculptures often explore themes of nature and the human form, using materials like bronze, stone, and wood.
While the name Joyace is not as common as many other names, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, ranging from entertainment to literature, music, and art, showcasing the unique and positive energy that this name seems to embody.
People
Joyace + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joyace 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
Joyace: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joyace?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joyace 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Joyace a common name?
We classify Joyace as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joyace most popular?
The single biggest year for Joyace was 1944, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joyace is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Joyace in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joyace a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joyace 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.
Is Joyace still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joyace in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Joyace can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Joyace?
See how many Americans are named Joyace on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.