Declining since 2002, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Zowie since 1992
Babies named Zowie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 443 |
| 2010s | 224 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Zowie is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, likely as a creative variant of Zoe or Zoey. Its peak came in 2003, when it ranked 13,208 with an incidence of 1 in 267,878 girls. Since 2002, its usage has steadily declined. The name has never been associated with any top states, reflecting its niche appeal. Zowie fits a trend of inventively spelled 'Z' names, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Zowie is a modern coinage, phonetically similar to Zoe (from Greek meaning 'life') but with a distinctive 'w' substitution. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, possibly influenced by the fashion for inventive spellings of popular names. It has never been common, with peak usage in 2003.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zo, Z
Sibling names for Zowie
Names that share Zowie's style, for a brother or sister.
