Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zoey.
National Rank (2025)
#69
All-Time Peak Rank
#20 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
115,332
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Zoey Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Zoey
According to SSA data, Zoey achieved its highest historical rank of #20 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 7,482 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 50.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 43 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zoey scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-50.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,482Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
43Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:6
1970s:76
1980s:90
1990s:2,556
2000s:21,408
2010s:64,974
2020s:26,222
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZoey
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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