Zoei
Every Zoei since 1996 — 996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zoei
Zoei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,915 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 996 American babies have been named Zoei. Its peak came in 2014, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zoei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zoei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,915 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,442 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,677 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,580 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,676 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,930 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,920 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,917 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,090 |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,410 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,294 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,842 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,041 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,934 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,908 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,122 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,939 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,548 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,094 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,380 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,827 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,964 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,297 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,895 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,065 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,645 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zoei in 2025?
Zoei ranked #5,915 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zoei?
996 babies have been named Zoei in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zoei most popular?
Zoei peaked in 2014, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Zoei a boy or girl name?
Zoei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zoei rising or falling?
Zoei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.