Feminine dossier · first seen 1967
Zoey
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2012
#69 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2012
Peak births
7,482
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1967Peak 20122025
Quick answers about Zoey
How many people are named Zoey?
An estimated 114,354 living Americans are named Zoey.
How rare is Zoey?
Zoey is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,427 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 54.2% from its 2012 peak. It was the #69 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Zoey?
The median age of a living American named Zoey is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 16 years old.
Is Zoey still popular?
Somewhat. Zoey has been declining since its 2012 peak and registered 3,427 births in 2025.
Where is Zoey most common?
Zoey has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appeared 4.0× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
54.2%
2025
3,427
All-time
115,332
Diaspora map
Zoey broke out in Michigan (1997) and became over-represented in 35 states over 22 years.
Broke out: Michigan, 1997 · over-represented in 35 states over 22 years