Zoiie
A feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "life" or "living being".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Zoiie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zoiie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zoiie births was 2013 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zoiie. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zoiie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2013
8 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,139
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Zoiie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zoiie 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 Zoiie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zoiie
The name Zoiie is believed to have originated from the Greek word "zoi," which means "life." It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Western cultures. While there are no direct references to the name in ancient texts or historical records, its connection to the Greek word for life suggests a potential spiritual or philosophical meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zoiie can be traced back to the late 19th century. Zoiie Nordstern was a German actress born in 1884, known for her roles in silent films during the early 20th century. Her unique name likely contributed to her recognition and helped establish the name in popular culture.
Another notable figure with the name Zoiie was Zoiie Harriet Hawkins, an American artist and painter who lived from 1898 to 1985. Her works, which often depicted rural scenes and landscapes, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and are now part of several museum collections.
In the realm of literature, Zoiie Oldenbourg was a French novelist and essayist born in 1916. Her works explored themes of identity, relationships, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards throughout her career, which spanned several decades until her death in 2002.
Moving into the realm of music, Zoiie Millet was a renowned French composer and pianist born in 1935. Her compositions, which blended classical and contemporary styles, were performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. She was also a prominent figure in music education, teaching at several prestigious conservatories throughout her lifetime.
Lastly, Zoiie Greenbaum was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1948. She co-founded a successful technology company and used her wealth to support various charitable causes, particularly those focused on education and environmental conservation. Her contributions were recognized with numerous awards and honors during her lifetime.
While the name Zoiie may not have a long historical legacy, these individuals have helped to establish its presence and significance in modern times, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and artistic landscape of their respective eras.
People
Zoiie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zoiie 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
Zoiie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zoiie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zoiie 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Zoiie a common name?
We classify Zoiie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zoiie most popular?
The single biggest year for Zoiie was 2013, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zoiie is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zoiie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zoiie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zoiie 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.
Is Zoiie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zoiie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zoiie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Zoiie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.