Zoey
Peaked at #20 nationally in 2012, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1967, Zoey has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Zoey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#20
in 2012
Current rank
#59
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1967–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1967, Zoey reached its peak popularity for girls in 2012, ranking #20 nationally with 7,481 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #22 (2014) to #59 (2024) — a 63% drop.
As of 2024, Zoey ranks #59 nationally for girls, with 3,600 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #59 | 3,600 |
| 2023 | #51 | 4,054 |
| 2022 | #45 | 4,512 |
| 2021 | #38 | 5,215 |
| 2020 | #32 | 5,384 |
| 2019 | #31 | 5,685 |
| 2018 | #29 | 5,943 |
| 2017 | #28 | 6,074 |
Zoey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5302
in 2006
Last ranked
#14191
in 2023
Years tracked
25
1991–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1991, Zoey reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #5302 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Zoey hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #14191.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #14,191 | 5 |
| 2019 | #12,137 | 6 |
| 2018 | #8,811 | 9 |
| 2017 | #9,686 | 8 |
| 2015 | #6,321 | 14 |
| 2014 | #7,556 | 11 |
| 2013 | #8,781 | 9 |
| 2012 | #8,857 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Zoey most popular?
Zoey was most popular in 2012, when it ranked #20 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Zoey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Zoey?
At least 112,080 babies have been recorded with the name Zoey in the US since 1967, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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