Zoe
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Life
Background: The name Zoe originates from the Greek word ' ζωή,' meaning 'life.' This term has been used as a given name since early Christian times and signifies vitality and existence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#253
Total births
158,163
Most popular decade
2010s
(174,738 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+3 ranks)
Years in Top 100
25
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1970
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,836
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 26
- Peak rank
- #3,534
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 25
- Recent rank
- #4,184
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 23
- First year rank
- #333
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak year births
- 6,466
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,719
- Recent rank
- #29
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).