Zoe
Zoe is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Life.
Origin and history
Zoe is a classical female given name of Greek origin meaning 'life'. It was adopted by early Christians as a translation of Eve and has risen substantially in U.S. popularity since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
163,256 babies in the United States have been named Zoe since 1880. It ranks #243 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #38.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- IL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 281 |
| 1890-1900 | 323 |
| 1900-1910 | 239 |
| 1910-1920 | 466 |
| 1920-1930 | 694 |
| 1930-1940 | 735 |
| 1940-1950 | 569 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,109 |
| 1960-1970 | 952 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,120 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,999 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,791 |
| 2000-2010 | 48,755 |
| 2010-2019 | 58,094 |
| 2020-2029 | 31,129 |
Famous people named Zoe
- Zoe Saldana: Actress
- Zoë Kravitz: Actress, Singer
- Zoe Kazan: Actress, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Zoe translates directly to 'life' in Greek and was commonly used in Hellenistic and Byzantine times.
- Empress Zoe Porphyrogenita was a ruling empress of the Byzantine Empire in the 11th century.