Zoe Girl
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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 774 | |
TX | 734 | |
NY | 495 | |
FL | 408 | |
NJ | 260 | |
NC | 211 | |
GA | 195 | |
VA | 188 | |
MA | 178 | |
MD | 178 | |
IL | 176 | |
PA | 156 | |
TN | 130 | |
CO | 124 | |
WA | 116 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 23 |
1881 | 22 |
1882 | 25 |
1883 | 23 |
1884 | 31 |
1885 | 27 |
1886 | 25 |
1887 | 34 |
1888 | 42 |
1889 | 29 |
1890 | 42 |
1891 | 34 |
1892 | 34 |
1893 | 23 |
1894 | 28 |
1895 | 34 |
1896 | 36 |
1897 | 35 |
1898 | 30 |
1899 | 27 |
1900 | 26 |
1901 | 26 |
1902 | 34 |
1903 | 19 |
1904 | 27 |
1905 | 24 |
1906 | 19 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 23 |
1909 | 22 |
1910 | 34 |
1911 | 30 |
1912 | 37 |
1913 | 28 |
1914 | 37 |
1915 | 57 |
1916 | 65 |
1917 | 57 |
1918 | 68 |
1919 | 53 |
1920 | 80 |
1921 | 90 |
1922 | 64 |
1923 | 61 |
1924 | 74 |
1925 | 73 |
1926 | 58 |
1927 | 57 |
1928 | 64 |
1929 | 73 |
1930 | 54 |
1931 | 77 |
1932 | 86 |
1933 | 79 |
1934 | 79 |
1935 | 89 |
1936 | 79 |
1937 | 72 |
1938 | 65 |
1939 | 55 |
1940 | 54 |
1941 | 60 |
1942 | 53 |
1943 | 40 |
1944 | 48 |
1945 | 45 |
1946 | 66 |
1947 | 54 |
1948 | 68 |
1949 | 81 |
1950 | 67 |
1951 | 96 |
1952 | 100 |
1953 | 96 |
1954 | 119 |
1955 | 119 |
1956 | 92 |
1957 | 143 |
1958 | 151 |
1959 | 126 |
1960 | 118 |
1961 | 123 |
1962 | 97 |
1963 | 82 |
1964 | 80 |
1965 | 77 |
1966 | 118 |
1967 | 80 |
1968 | 86 |
1969 | 92 |
1970 | 132 |
1971 | 122 |
1972 | 96 |
1973 | 121 |
1974 | 106 |
1975 | 125 |
1976 | 95 |
1977 | 123 |
1978 | 94 |
1979 | 108 |
1980 | 103 |
1981 | 112 |
1982 | 130 |
1983 | 174 |
1984 | 203 |
1985 | 196 |
1986 | 214 |
1987 | 246 |
1988 | 243 |
1989 | 377 |
1990 | 478 |
1991 | 722 |
1992 | 982 |
1993 | 1,192 |
1994 | 1,335 |
1995 | 1,726 |
1996 | 2,065 |
1997 | 2,362 |
1998 | 2,692 |
1999 | 3,237 |
2000 | 3,785 |
2001 | 4,645 |
2002 | 4,887 |
2003 | 5,087 |
2004 | 5,363 |
2005 | 4,965 |
2006 | 5,153 |
2007 | 4,937 |
2008 | 4,781 |
2009 | 5,152 |
2010 | 6,274 |
2011 | 6,309 |
2012 | 6,466 |
2013 | 5,978 |
2014 | 5,883 |
2015 | 6,051 |
2016 | 5,763 |
2017 | 5,173 |
2018 | 5,123 |
2019 | 5,071 |
2020 | 4,797 |
2021 | 4,738 |
2022 | 5,011 |
2023 | 5,188 |
2024 | 5,719 |