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Zoey
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About Zoey
Bright, zippy, and full of personality, this name practically bounces off the tongue. Zoey has maintained steady popularity for good reason—it's instantly likeable and radiates positive energy. The name suggests someone vivacious and engaging, qualities most parents hope to encourage in their children. Short names like Zoey offer practical advantages too: easy to spell, simple to pronounce, and unlikely to be shortened into unwanted nicknames. It crosses generational lines comfortably, working equally well for a toddler, teenager, or professional adult. The 'Z' beginning gives it just enough edge to feel current without being overly trendy, while the 'ey' ending keeps it approachable and friendly.
Popularity of the Name Zoey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #872 | #874 | |||
| 1996 | #656 | #630 | |||
| 1997 | #573 | #536 | |||
| 1998 | #528 | #443 | |||
| 1999 | #469 | #660 | |||
| 2000 | #410 | #450 | |||
| 2001 | #363 | #605 | #393 | ||
| 2002 | #268 | #382 | |||
| 2003 | #221 | #830 | #397 | ||
| 2004 | #208 | #326 | |||
| 2005 | #152 | #521 | #246 | ||
| 2006 | #119 | #393 | #186 | ||
| 2007 | #112 | #277 | #325 | #172 | |
| 2008 | #98 | #339 | #382 | #152 | |
| 2009 | #75 | #804 | #245 | #238 | #100 |
| 2010 | #47 | #659 | #266 | #266 | #92 |
| 2011 | #28 | #686 | #293 | #233 | #67 |
| 2012 | #20 | #703 | #146 | #145 | #42 |
| 2013 | #24 | #499 | #117 | #160 | #36 |
| 2014 | #22 | #483 | #139 | #168 | #38 |
| 2015 | #23 | #480 | #69 | #125 | #39 |
| 2016 | #26 | #515 | #88 | #100 | #42 |
| 2017 | #28 | #482 | #75 | #149 | #40 |
| 2018 | #29 | #477 | #69 | #143 | #42 |
| 2019 | #31 | #420 | #101 | #118 | #51 |
| 2020 | #32 | #434 | #85 | #112 | #37 |
| 2021 | #38 | #410 | #82 | #121 | #40 |
| 2022 | #45 | #423 | #94 | #122 | #42 |
| 2023 | #51 | #429 | #95 | #181 | #45 |
| 2024 | #59 | #445 | #89 | #107 | #64 |
| 2025 | #69 | #390 | #125 | #175 | #60 |
| 1990 | #605 | ||||
| 1991 | #614 | ||||
| 1992 | #520 | #840 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zoey
Names Similar to Zoey
Nicknames for Zoey
- Zo
- Zozo
- Zoe
- Zee
- ZZ
Famous People Named Zoey
| Zoey Deutch | American actress |
| Zoey Deschanel | American actress, model, and singer |
| Zoey Burger | American actress |
| Zoey Ivory | Dutch beauty queen, Miss Netherlands 2016 |
| Zoey Luna | American transgender actress and activist |
| Zoey Grossman | American photographer |
| Zoey Martinson | American actress and playwright |
| Zoey Tur | American broadcast reporter |
Characters Named Zoey
| Zoey Redbird | "House of Night" series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast |
| Zoey Brooks | "Zoey 101" TV series |
| Zoey Bartlet | "The West Wing" TV series |
| Zoey Pierson | "How I Met Your Mother" TV series |
| Zoey Clarke | "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" TV series |
| Zoey Johnson | "Black-ish" and "Grown-ish" TV series |
| Zoey Woodbine | "Black Mirror" TV series ("Playtest" episode) |
| Zoey Andata | "Chaos Walking" book series by Patrick Ness |
| Zoey Reola | "The Fosters" TV series |
| Zoey Carter | "Eureka" TV series |
| Zoey Maliit | "My Super D" TV series |
| Zoey PiF | "Minecraft: Story Mode" video game series |
| Zoey Kruger | "Life is Strange" video game series |
| Zoey Lee | "The Good Place" TV series (character from the Medium Place) |
| Zoey Ravenson | "Ravenswood" TV series |
| Zoey Chae | "Transformers: Power of the Primes" animated web series |
| Zoey the Zebra | Character in the children's book "Zoey the Zebra" by Richard Cowdrey |