Girl nameCurrently #15,234 in the USFalling
Zooey
//ˈzoʊi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zooey's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Zooey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zooey |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 194 |
| 2013 | 138 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Zooey through the decades
- Zooey peaked in 2012, when 194 babies were named Zooey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zooey has fallen 53% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zooey currently ranks #15,234 in the US and is cooling off.