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How Many People Are Named Zoey?
Estimated people named Zoey living in the U.S. today
110,761
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 112,080
- Peak year: 2012 (7,490 births)
- Estimated living today: 110,761
Zoey by age group — who carries the name today?
Zoey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Zoey
Zoey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 112,080 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 110,761 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,086 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Zoeys 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 Zoey in the US?
An estimated 110,761 people named Zoey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Zoey uncommon — about 1 in 3,086 Americans.
Is Zoey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Zoey is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Zoey most popular?
Zoey peaked in 2012, when 7,490 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Zoey?
Zoey ranks #487 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).