Journei Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Journei is a modern name that reflects a journey or adventure, derived from the Old French term for a day's travel. Its evolution traces back through Middle English and Latin. The name has gained popularity in recent years, resonating with a sense of exploration. It has no biblical relevance and has variants like Journey and Journay.
The name Journei is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Journei has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Journei' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5347th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1490th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Journei' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Journei"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɜːrneɪ/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Journei is a contemporary variant of the name Journey, which is derived from the Old French word 'jornee', meaning 'a day's travel' or 'day'. Over time, the term evolved to signify a trip or voyage.
Meaning
journey, trip, voyage
Language Evolution
Middle English: journee, Old French: jornee, Latin: diurnata
Historical Usage
The name Journei gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a unique and modern name choice, reflecting a trend towards names associated with travel and adventure.
Variants & Derivatives
Journey, Journay, Journi
Modern Popularity & Image
Journei is viewed as a trendy and creative name, appealing to parents seeking unique options for their children.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Journei"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Journei"
"Journei" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5347th of 35406 | 378 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1490th of 30306 | 1,774 |
Regional Popularity of "Journei" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Journei" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.24% 3264th/4582 |
- |
48.26% 3529th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.97% 1433rd/3984 |
56.10% 2517th/4487 |
14.89% 1016th/6822 |
68.51% 4300th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Journei"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Journei" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.