Zoie
Zoie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Life.
Origin and history
Zoie is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Greek name Zoe. It derives from the Greek word for life and has been consistently used in the United States as a contemporary alternative.
Popularity in the United States
11,182 babies in the United States have been named Zoie since 1880. It ranks #1532 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1069.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 28 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,095 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,715 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,971 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,253 |
Fun facts
- Zoie emerged as a popular alternative spelling of Zoe to make the two-syllable pronunciation explicit.
- It shares its etymological root with the ancient Greek word for life, distinct from bios which refers to a specific manner of living.