UK name, mostly girls
Journey
Implying a passage or process from one stage to another.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Journey is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Journey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Journey is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Journey. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Journey ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 girls were registered as Journey.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Journey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.9% of Journey registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2024
11 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Journey
In England and Wales birth records, Journey has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 9.1% of registrations are for boys and 90.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Journey registered for boys
- Ranked #3,959 in 2018
- 4 boys registered in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (4 births)
Journey registered for girls
- Ranked #2,411 in 2024
- 11 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (11 births)
Meaning
What does Journey mean?
The name Journey is a relatively modern English name that has gained popularity in recent times. It is not derived from any specific language or cultural origin, but rather is a word in the English language that has been adopted as a given name.
The word "journey" itself is derived from the Old French word "jornee", which means "day's travel" or "day's work". This, in turn, comes from the Latin word "diurnum", meaning "daily". The concept of a journey, or a day's travel, has been an important part of human existence since ancient times, as people moved from place to place in search of resources, trade, or new opportunities.
While the name Journey is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used as a given name in more recent times. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Journey is Journey Pibb Gorden, an American actress born in 2005.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Journey, there are a few examples throughout history. One of the earliest is Journey Brown, an American football player who was born in 1998 and played for the University of West Virginia.
Another notable person with the name Journey is Journey Newhart, an American singer and songwriter born in 1996. She has released several albums and has gained a following in the independent music scene.
Journey Zenklusen, born in 2002, is a Swiss ice hockey player who has represented Switzerland at various international competitions.
Journey Allen, born in 2003, is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and movies.
Finally, Journey Mercies, born in 1993, is a Canadian artist and activist who uses her platform to raise awareness about social and environmental issues.
It is worth noting that while the name Journey is not as common as some more traditional names, it has gained popularity in recent years as parents look for unique and meaningful names for their children. The name Journey evokes a sense of adventure, exploration, and personal growth, which may be appealing to many parents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Journey over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Journey in England and Wales, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Journey, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Journey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Journey was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4090 | 29 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5052 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Journey
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Journey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Journey in the UK right now?
In 2024, Journey was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Journey most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Journey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Journey?
Implying a passage or process from one stage to another.
How many people are called Journey in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Journey across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.