Joyce Tillery

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joyce Tillery — joyful
564K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joyce Tillery is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Joyce is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany. The surname Tillery: People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W. Joyce is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 564K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joyce reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joyce

Meaning: joyful

Latin

Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.

Surname: Tillery

English

People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joyce is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joyce by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joyce Tillery

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joyce Tillery:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joyce?
The first name Joyce originates from Latin. Joyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord". The name became rare after the 14th century, but was later revived as a female given name, which derived from the Middle English joise meaning "rejoice". The name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc) (600–668), a Breton prince and hermit and the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.
When was Joyce most popular?
The name Joyce reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tillery?
The surname Tillery originates from English. People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.
What are the origins of the name Joyce Tillery?
The name Joyce Tillery combines two different traditions: the first name Joyce has Latin roots, while the surname Tillery originates from English.
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