Zoee
Life, being personified from the Greek word "zoe".
Name Census estimates that about 2,077 living Americans carry the first name Zoee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zoee today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zoee births was 2012 (116 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zoee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Zoee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 165,024 Americans
Peak year
2012
116 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,281
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Zoee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zoee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 889 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zoee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zoee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zoees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Zoee, while Virginia, Iowa, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zoee
The name Zoee has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Greek era, which spanned from the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD. The name is a variant spelling of the Greek name Zoe, which is derived from the Greek word "zoe," meaning "life."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zoe can be found in ancient Greek literature, particularly in the works of the renowned philosopher Plato. In his dialogues, Plato introduced a character named Zoe, whose name symbolized the concept of life and the pursuit of knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zoee or its variants. In the 4th century AD, Zoe Kathismata was a Byzantine empress consort who ruled alongside her husband, Emperor Leo VI. Her influence and political acumen were instrumental in shaping the Byzantine Empire during her reign.
Another prominent figure was Zoe Porphyrogenita, a Byzantine empress who reigned from 1028 to 1050. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and political savvy, and her reign marked a period of relative stability in the Byzantine Empire.
In the literary realm, Zoe Akins was an American playwright and novelist who lived from 1886 to 1958. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1935 for her play "The Old Maid." Akins was celebrated for her insightful portrayals of human relationships and the complexities of family dynamics.
Zoee Maguire was an Australian actress and singer who graced the stage and screen in the early 20th century. Born in 1876, she achieved fame for her performances in numerous stage productions and early silent films, cementing her place as a pioneering figure in Australian entertainment.
In the field of music, Zoe Rahman is a contemporary British jazz pianist and composer. Born in 1976, she has received critical acclaim for her unique blend of traditional jazz influences and contemporary styles, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Zoee, which has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Zoee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zoee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zoee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zoee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,077 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zoee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 165,024 US residents.
Is Zoee a common name?
We classify Zoee as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zoee most popular?
The single biggest year for Zoee was 2012, when 116 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zoee is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zoee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zoee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.