Zoe Girl

Popularity: #29 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: life; Hebrew: to bloom

Historical & Cultural Background

Zoe is derived from the Greek word 'zoē', meaning 'life'. It has been used as a given name since the early Christian era, symbolizing spiritual life. The name gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Byzantine Empire. In modern times, Zoe has become a popular name in many English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Zoe has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Zara, Zina, Zadie, Zella, Zinaida

Variants

  • Zoey
  • Zohie

International Variants

  • Zoe (English)
  • Zoé (French)
  • Zoi (Greek)
  • Zoya (Russian)

Famous people named Zoe

Zoe Saldana is an American actress known for her roles in major film franchises such as 'Avatar' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

Zoe Kazan is an American actress and screenwriter recognized for her work in films like 'Ruby Sparks' and 'The Big Sick'.

Zoe Bell is a New Zealand stuntwoman and actress, famous for her work in 'Kill Bill' and 'Death Proof'.

Zoe Wanamaker is a British actress known for her performances in theatre and television, including 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.

Fictional characters named Zoe

Zoe Hargreaves is a character in the television series 'The Umbrella Academy', known for her unique abilities.

Zoe is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often portrayed as a confident and stylish girl.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zoe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Zoe has ranked as high as #94 nationally which occurred in 2012 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Zoe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zoe (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 774
14%
TX 734
13%
NY 495
9%
FL 408
7%
NJ 260
5%
NC 211
4%
GA 195
3%
VA 188
3%
MA 178
3%
MD 178
3%
IL 176
3%
PA 156
3%
TN 130
2%
CO 124
2%
WA 116
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188023
188122
188225
188323
188431
188527
188625
188734
188842
188929
189042
189134
189234
189323
189428
189534
189636
189735
189830
189927
190026
190126
190234
190319
190427
190524
190619
190719
190823
190922
191034
191130
191237
191328
191437
191557
191665
191757
191868
191953
192080
192190
192264
192361
192474
192573
192658
192757
192864
192973
193054
193177
193286
193379
193479
193589
193679
193772
193865
193955
194054
194160
194253
194340
194448
194545
194666
194754
194868
194981
195067
195196
1952100
195396
1954119
1955119
195692
1957143
1958151
1959126
1960118
1961123
196297
196382
196480
196577
1966118
196780
196886
196992
1970132
1971122
197296
1973121
1974106
1975125
197695
1977123
197894
1979108
1980103
1981112
1982130
1983174
1984203
1985196
1986214
1987246
1988243
1989377
1990478
1991722
1992982
19931,192
19941,335
19951,726
19962,065
19972,362
19982,692
19993,237
20003,785
20014,645
20024,887
20035,087
20045,363
20054,965
20065,153
20074,937
20084,781
20095,152
20106,274
20116,309
20126,466
20135,978
20145,883
20156,051
20165,763
20175,173
20185,123
20195,071
20204,797
20214,738
20225,011
20235,188
20245,719