Zoe
zoe
US Popularity:98
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Life
Zoe is a gender-neutral name of Greek origins, meaning “life.” In the third century, Alexandrian Jews translated the Hebrew name Eve to its Greek equivalent, Zoe. The name became popular with early Christians, who associated its meaning of “life” with eternal life. An ancient name with a modern and trendy rendering, Zoe is well represented on TV with characters on Sesame Street, Firefly, and House of Cards. Variations include the trending and increasingly popular spellings Zoey and Zoie.
Common Nicknames for Zoe
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How Popular Is The Name Zoe?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zoe is currently #67 on The Bump
Boy:Zoe is currently #39 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Zoe is currently #47 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zoe is currently #98 in U.S. births
Boy:Zoe is currently #7699 in U.S. births
Girl:Zoe is currently #37 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#37
in 2023
+ 1
from 2022
Sources
Abarim Publications, βιος
Online Etymology Dictionary, Zoe, October 2017
Behind the Name, Zoe, June 2023
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