Zoey

Zoey is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 3,600 girls in the United States.

Zoey at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zoey

Zoey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zoey first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #20 in 2012, and in 2024 3,600 babies received the name — 111,856 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zoey in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#20 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Zoey in 2024
3,600
Total since 1880
111,856

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zoey mean?

The meaning of Zoey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zoey a boy or girl name?

Zoey is a girl name. In 2024, 3,600 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zoey?

Zoey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zoey?

Zoey first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #20 in 2012, and 3,600 babies were given the name in 2024.

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