Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zoe.
National Rank (2025)
#31
All-Time Peak Rank
#29 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
163,256
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Zoe Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Zoe
According to SSA data, Zoe achieved its highest historical rank of #29 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 6,466 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 6.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zoe scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-6.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,466Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
26yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:281
1890s:323
1900s:239
1910s:466
1920s:694
1930s:735
1940s:569
1950s:1,109
1960s:952
1970s:1,120
1980s:1,999
1990s:16,791
2000s:48,755
2010s:58,094
2020s:31,129
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZ-oe
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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