Rising since 1985, #31 for girls today.
Popularity of Zoe since 1880
Babies named Zoe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 281 |
| 1890s | 323 |
| 1900s | 239 |
| 1910s | 466 |
| 1920s | 694 |
| 1930s | 735 |
| 1940s | 569 |
| 1950s | 1,109 |
| 1960s | 952 |
| 1970s | 1,120 |
| 1980s | 1,999 |
| 1990s | 16,791 |
| 2000s | 48,755 |
| 2010s | 58,094 |
| 2020s | 31,129 |
Meaning & origin
Zoe has been a consistently popular name in the United States, first recorded in 1880 and experiencing a significant resurgence since 1985. As of 2025, it ranks 31st overall, with 1 in 285 girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2012, and it has been on the rise for several decades. The name is especially favored in the District of Columbia, Vermont, and Rhode Island. Its Greek origin meaning 'life' gives it a universal and positive appeal, contributing to its enduring use across many English-speaking countries.
Zoe comes from the Greek word ζωή (zoe), meaning 'life'. It is a direct translation of the Hebrew name Eve, appearing in the Greek translation of the Old Testament (Septuagint) for the name of the first woman. The name was used among early Christians, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, where Saint Zoe is venerated. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has remained common since the 1980s.
Where Zoe is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zoe” around the world
Where Zoe lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#30
in 2024
Ireland
#46
in 2025
New Zealand
#48
in 2025
Quebec
#17
in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#19
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zo
Sibling names for Zoe
Names that share Zoe's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Chloe, Maya, Olivia, Ava, Lily, Cassy, Genna, Jaide, Jayda, Jayla, Kylah, Litzy, Lola, Mya, Nayeli, Sienna, Thalia, Tia, Avyanna, Calli, Cloey, Eiza, Eliyah, Ema, Gigi, Jozie, Milah, Mykah, Nahomy, Xenia, Zhane, Aeryn, Alayjah, Alexxa, Aliannah, Aryel, Avory, Bellah, Brinn, Calee, Cece, Cyd, Ily, Indica, Josi, Keishla, Khloey, Khloie, Kyri, Livi, Milee, Moxie, Nayelie, Nomi, Remie, Skyelar, Zo, Ahnna, Amzie, Ariely, Cloee, Daffney, Didi, Eevie, Jady, Jayd, Jozi, Kharis, Libi, Lya, Lylian, Maly, Neaveh, Padme, Persephanie, Reet, Xanthe, Yani, Yaritzy, Aaleigha, Jozee, Ady, Aleynah, Athenea, Ayme, Briele, Charlii, Cici, Dim, Fifi, Heyli, Jozy, Leeasia, Leidi, Letzy, Moni, Myley, Naomii, Nevae, Noheli, Raivyn, Reizy, Ski, Yarelin, Yizel, Zeni
Brothers: Liam, Noah, Ethan, Mason, Leo, Aarin, Ari, Coby, Jalen, Jaziel, Kaleb, Kobe, Maddox, Rony, Xzavier, Aayden, Alen, Aris, Cam, Chazz, De, Elyjah, Issiah, Izayah, Jayven, Kalib, Kalob, Kam, Kobi, Maxx, Mylo, Neo, Nikko, Raziel, Xavior, Zac, Zeb, Aalijah, Ade, Adlai, Athen, Cobe, Corde, Daymien, Demetruis, Jak, Jayvin, Jj, Joshwa, Kairos, Khi, Kol, Lleyton, Milos, Neeko, Ostin, Rai, Ripp, Rj, Taz, Yul, Zael, Zed, Aeon, Beni, Cruze, Dez, Etan, Izaya, Izekiel, Jaydenn, Jeremaih, Jeremyah, Khaos, Kj, Ky, Lj, Malikye, Mj, Nahuel, Naithan, Nathin, Nik, Pj, Ringo, Xan, Yony, Zannie, Zaron, Zayin, Jaydien, Aadon, Abem, Bion, Chez, Damyen, Ej, Exander, Ezaiah, Isaiha, Issaih, Izaiyah, Jazhiel, Jeiden, Jes, Jeury, Jex, Jyden, Kaylub, Khael, Kimon, Mega, Noeh, Quency, Roey, Tejay, Wyett, Yaxiel, Yian, Zakar, Zale, Zared, Zee, Zevi, Zoel
Names like Zoe
Names whose popularity has moved with Zoe's over the last 50 years.
