Zoey Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZOH-ee / /ˈzoʊ.i/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: life; English: variant of Zoe
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zoey is derived from the Greek name Zoe, which means 'life.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has remained a favored choice for girls in recent years.
Trend Summary
Zoey has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, consistently ranking among the top names for girls.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zoe
- Zohie
International Variants
- Zoe (French)
- Zoe (Spanish)
- Zoi (Greek)
Famous people named Zoey
Zoey Deutch is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Everybody Wants Some!!' and 'Set It Up.'.
Zoey Saldana is an American actress famous for her performances in major franchises like 'Avatar' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'.
Fictional characters named Zoey
Zoey Brooks is a character from the television series 'Zoey 101,' known for her adventures at a private school.
Zoey Redbird is a character in the 'House of Night' series, where she is a fledgling vampire with unique abilities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zoey was first seen in the United States in 1967. Zoey has ranked as high as #72 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Zoey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zoey (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 465 | |
| TX | 318 | |
| FL | 212 | |
| NY | 168 | |
| IL | 130 | |
| NC | 129 | |
| OH | 122 | |
| GA | 119 | |
| PA | 112 | |
| WA | 99 | |
| NJ | 98 | |
| VA | 88 | |
| MA | 85 | |
| AZ | 79 | |
| MD | 74 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 138 |
| 1994 | 137 |
| 1995 | 219 |
| 1996 | 339 |
| 1997 | 407 |
| 1998 | 478 |
| 1999 | 563 |
| 2000 | 691 |
| 2001 | 822 |
| 2002 | 1,182 |
| 2003 | 1,469 |
| 2004 | 1,622 |
| 2005 | 2,275 |
| 2006 | 2,858 |
| 2007 | 3,044 |
| 2008 | 3,449 |
| 2009 | 3,995 |
| 2010 | 5,219 |
| 2011 | 6,407 |
| 2012 | 7,481 |
| 2013 | 7,256 |
| 2014 | 7,440 |
| 2015 | 6,975 |
| 2016 | 6,478 |
| 2017 | 6,074 |
| 2018 | 5,943 |
| 2019 | 5,685 |
| 2020 | 5,384 |
| 2021 | 5,215 |
| 2022 | 4,512 |
| 2023 | 4,054 |
| 2024 | 3,600 |