Declining since 2012, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Zooey since 2003
Babies named Zooey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 907 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Zooey is a modern respelling of Zoey that first appeared in U.S. naming records in 2003. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when it ranked highest among its usage. Since then, the name has been on a downward trajectory, declining in use over the past decade. The 2010s saw the name's greatest frequency, though it never reached the top 1,000. While not widespread, Zooey remains a distinctive choice with a familiar sound.
Zooey is a modern English respelling of Zoey, itself a variant of Zoe. Zoe derives from the Greek word zoe (ζωή), meaning 'life'. The spelling Zooey was popularized in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the actress Zooey Deschanel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zo, Z
Sibling names for Zooey
Names that share Zooey's style, for a brother or sister.
