Zoe
Zoe is a Greek name meaning 'life,' derived from the ancient Greek word for vitality and existence. It has been used since early Christian times and became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,712. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,309
- 2012: 6,466
- 2013: 5,978
- 2014: 5,884
- 2015: 6,051
- 2016: 5,764
- 2017: 5,173
- 2018: 5,124
- 2019: 5,071
- 2020: 4,799
- 2021: 4,739
- 2022: 5,022
- 2023: 5,190
- 2024: 5,733
- 2025: 5,646
- 2026 (projected): 5,712
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname
- •Popular internationally across many cultures
- •The alternative spelling 'Zoey' is also common
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
163,256
Total births since 1880
2012
Peak year
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