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How Many People Are Named Zoe?
Estimated people named Zoe living in the U.S. today
152,486
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 158,163
- Peak year: 2012 (6,483 births)
- Estimated living today: 152,486
Zoe by age group — who carries the name today?
Zoe popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Zoe
Zoe has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 158,163 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 152,486 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,242 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Zoes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Zoe in the US?
An estimated 152,486 people named Zoe are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Zoe uncommon — about 1 in 2,242 Americans.
Is Zoe a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Zoe is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Zoe most popular?
Zoe peaked in 2012, when 6,483 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Zoe?
Zoe ranks #352 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).