Zooey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zooey means 'life' and symbolizes vitality.
Meaning of the Name Zooey
Zooey is a unisex name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'zoë', meaning 'life'. Zooey is a modern variant of the name Zoe and became popular in English-speaking countries mainly due to its association with the actress Zooey Deschanel. It has a cheerful and vibrant connotation and symbolizes life and vitality.
Popularity of the Name Zooey
The popularity for the name Zooey peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 193 births, which ranked number 2,265 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Zooey had the most female births in 2012 with 193, which ranked number 1,250 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zooey has declined sharply over the last ten years from 193 births to 24 births, a decline of -87.56%. Among females, Zooey has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 193 births to 24 births, a decline of -87.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zooey
- 10 Year Trend of Zooey: -87.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zooey: -87.56%
Popularity of Zooey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Zooey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Zooey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Zooey is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Zooey
- Total Births of Zooey: 19 (-18.82%)
- Female Births of Zooey: 19 (-18.82%)
Given the downward trend of Zooey over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -18.82% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zooey have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, a decrease of -18.82%.