Zooey

Zooey: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzoʊ.i/

Meaning and origin of Zooey

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Zoë.

How popular is Zooey?

7U.S. babies in 2025
#1250peak rank (2012)
1,106babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,106 girls in the U.S. have been named Zooey. Its highest rank for girls was #1250 in 2012. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Zooey FAQ

What does the name Zooey mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Zoë.

What is the origin of the name Zooey?

Zooey is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Zooey?

Since 1880, 1,106 girls in the U.S. have been named Zooey. Its highest rank for girls was #1250 in 2012. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Zooey a boy or girl name?

Zooey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,106 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.