Journey
Journey is a girl name of English origin meaning “A journey, travel”, pronounced JUR-nee. It ranked #411 in the United States in 2025, given to 757 babies, and peaked at #226 in 2018. Common nicknames: Jo, Journ.
How popular is Journey in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Journey mean, and where does it come from?
Journey is drawn directly from the English word for travel, tracing back through the Old French "journée" to the Latin "diurnum," meaning "daily" or "a day's time." As a given name it represents life's path and the idea of growth through experience, fitting within the modern fashion for word names with aspirational meanings. Though closely related to and sometimes confused with the alternate spelling Journee, Journey has held its own steady place on the popularity charts since the late 1990s, used for both girls and boys.
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Famous People Named Journey
- Journey Christine — American actress known for The Upshaws
- Journey Carter — American television actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Journey mean?
Journey is a girl name of English origin meaning "A journey, travel." Journey is drawn directly from the English word for travel, tracing back through the Old French "journée" to the Latin "diurnum," meaning "daily" or "a day's time." As a given name it represents life's path and the idea of growth through experience, fitting within the modern fashion for word names with aspirational meanings.
How do you pronounce Journey?
Journey is pronounced JUR-nee. Common variations include Journee, Journi, Jerney.
Is Journey a girl name?
Yes, Journey is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Jo, Journ.