Zoe
5 countries#31 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zoe was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
163,853 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #31 · peaked in 2012 with 6,483 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29,670 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #69 · peaked in 1996 with 2,067 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
22,386 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #116 · peaked in 1996 with 1,897 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,940 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #52 · peaked in 1997 with 194 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,762 births recorded 2008–2022 · currently #1126 · peaked in 2010 with 1,373 births
Most common in: Haute-Garonne, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,344 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2002 with 75 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zoe’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #54 | — |
| 2007 | #56 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #58 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #47 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #31 | ↑16 |
| 2011 | #31 | — |
| 2012 | #30 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #31 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #32 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #33 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #35 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #41 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #40 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #38 | ↑2 |
| 2020 | #40 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #42 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #38 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #36 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #29 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #31 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Zoe
Is Zoe a popular name?
Yes — Zoe currently ranks #31 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zoe more common for boys or girls?
Zoe is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zoe most popular?
Zoe peaked in 2012 in United States, with 6,483 recorded births that year.
Is Zoe rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zoe’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #333 in 1880 to #31 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zoe?
At least 198,285 babies have been recorded with the name Zoe across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Zoe popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zoe appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Zoe?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zoe include Ella, Lainey, Scarlett, Gianna.
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