Zoey
Zoey Origin and Meaning
Zoey is a modern spelling variation of Zoe, the Greek Jewish translation of Eve. For a few years, it was even more popular than the original Zoe, but has now dropped back to the second-ranked spelling — not by much, however. In a recent year, Zoe ranked at #29 in the US, which Zoey featured at #59.
Despite its Jewish origins, Zoe was historically more popular among Christians. Two early saints were named Zoe — Saint Zoe of Rome and Saint Zoe of Pamphylia.
Zoey has become a screenwriters' fave, with characters by that name appearing on Zoey 101, Nurse Jackie and The West Wing. More recently, it appeared in hit movie, KPOP Demon Hunters.
This spelling was chosen for 3600 girls in the US the latest count while Zoe was given to 5719 babies, though when you combine the two (and include the Zoie spelling too), the name feels like a Top 20 choice, similar in ranking to Eleanor, Luna, and Violet.
Zoey also ranks in the UK and New Zealand — though Zoe is preferred — The Netherlands — where Zoë is the higher ranking form — and in Canada and the Philippines, where Zoey is the top option.
- Zoey Rank in US Top 1000
- Zoey Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
- Names Similar to Zoey
- Famous People Named Zoey
- The name Zoey in Pop Culture
- The name Zoey in Nameberry Blog Posts
Zoey Rank in US Top 1000
Zoey Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name Zoey
- 59US2024
- 239Nameberry2025
- 46Canada2023
- 21Future2028
- 459England2024
- 100Ireland2016
- 100Australia2021
- 88New Zealand2024
- 93Germany2016
- 14Dogs2021
- 26Cats2020
20 Names Similar to Zoey
- Madison
- Savannah
- Brooke
- Mackenzie
- Hailey
- Taylor
- Brooklyn
- Lexie
- Madelyn
- Aubrey
- Callie
- Addison
- Skylar
- Bailey
- Kallie
- Kylie
- Sydney
- Lexi
- Hayley
- Savanna
Famous People Named Zoey
- Zoey Christina Ball (b. 2018)daughter of NBA player Lonzo Ball
- Zoey Francis Thompson DeutchAmerican actress
- Zoey Ivory (van der Koelen)Dutch model; Miss Nederland 2016
- (Hanna) Zoey TurAmerican broadcaster
- Zoey Deanpen name for American authors of The A,List series
- Zoey Arizona GrenierAmerican beauty queen; Miss Alaska 2015
- ZoeyJapanese pop singer
- Zoey Brown (b. 1999)daughter of TV chef Alton Brown
- Zoe "Zoey" Taylor (b. 2006)daughter of NFL player Jason Taylor
- Zoey Klein (adopted 2013)daughter of reality TV personalities Jen Arnold and Bill Klein of "The Little Couple"
- Zoey Joy Webster (b. 2018)daughter of American reality television personalities John and Alyssa Webster of Bringing Up Bates
- Zoey Glenn GoralskiAmerican soccer player
The name Zoey in Pop Culture
- Zoey Johnsoncharacter on TV's "Black,ish"
- Zoey Brooksmain character on TV's "Zoey 101"
- Zoey Woodbinedaughter on TV's "Cybill"
- Zoey Montgomery aka Zoey Redbirdmain vampire in the House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast
- Zoey Sandincharacter in movie "The Purge"
- Zoey Piersoncharacter on TV's "How I Met Your Mother"
- Zoeydog of American YouTuber and musician Charles Trippy
- Zoey Barkowcharacter on TV's "Nurse Jackie"
- Zoey Valentinecharacter from "The Awakened" by Sara Elizabeth Santana
- Zoeydaughter on TV's 'Terranova'
- Zoeycharacter in Pokemon video games
- Zoey Hansoncharacter in anime "Tokyo Mew Mew"
- Zoeycharacter in video game "Left 4 Dead"
- Zoey Howzercharacter in animated series "The Proud Family"
- Zoey Andatacharacter on TV's "FlashForward"
- Zoey Patricia Bartletcharacter on TV's "The West Wing"
- Zoey Stevensmain character in TV movie "Zapped"
- Zoey Cartercharacter in TV movie "The Secret Life of Zoey"
- Zoeyorangutan in children's book "Zoey & Me" by Mallory Lewis
- Zoey Van GoeyScottish indie pop band
- Zoeycharacter in Aphmau's YouTube series
- Zoey Clarkemain character in NBC's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
- Zoey Millermain character in movie "The Other Zoey"
- Zoey Wallacecharacter in movie "The Other Zoey"
- "The Other Zoey"2023 movie
- Zoey Franklincharacter in novel series "Dork Diaries"
The name Zoey in Nameberry Blog Posts
- Top Baby Names 2023: The Playground Analysis
- Playground Analysis: The REAL Top 50 Names
- Twin Names: The Ultimate Guide