Zoe Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zoe is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zoe?
Zoe is spelled Z-O-E. The name has 3 letters.
Zoe at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Zoe derives from the Greek word meaning “life.”
- Origin
- Zoe is commonly associated with Greek origins, where it means “life.”
- Pronunciation
- ZOH-ee · 2 syllables
Zoe Popularity in 2025
Rank#31
Recorded Births5,646
Rank#6,446
Recorded Births13
- Girls usage fell 2 places to #31 and recorded 87 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,246 places to #6,446 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zoe Mean?
Zoe derives from the Greek word meaning “life.”
Origin: Zoe is commonly associated with Greek origins, where it means “life.”
How Do You Pronounce Zoe?
PronunciationZOH-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zoe?
- History
- The name Zoe has been used in Greek-speaking communities and Christian contexts, often symbolizing eternal life.
Zoe Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5,646 | #31 |
| 2025 | Boys | 13 | #6,446 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,733 | #29 |
| 2024 | Boys | 25 | #4,200 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,190 | #36 |
| 2023 | Boys | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5,022 | #38 |
| 2022 | Boys | 23 | #4,442 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,739 | #42 |
| 2021 | Boys | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,799 | #40 |
| 2020 | Boys | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5,071 | #38 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,124 | #40 |
| 2018 | Boys | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,173 | #41 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11 | #7,095 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5,764 | #35 |
| 2016 | Boys | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6,051 | #33 |
| 2015 | Boys | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,884 | #32 |
| 2014 | Boys | 21 | #4,538 |
When Was Zoe Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
6,466 recorded births
National rank #30
2011 · Girls
6,309 recorded births
National rank #31
2010 · Girls
6,274 recorded births
National rank #31
2015 · Girls
6,051 recorded births
National rank #33
Where Zoe Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #4 | 31 |
| NY | #10 | 478 |
| MD | #10 | 158 |
| MA | #12 | 181 |
| NJ | #14 | 241 |
| CT | #15 | 81 |
| RI | #15 | 26 |
| NV | #18 | 56 |