Zooey
Pronunciation: [ z-OH-ee ]
Zooey is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,425 in the US, popular nicknames include Zoo, Zoy, and Zooie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Zooey first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 1,099 babies have been named Zooey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zooey is past its peak , currently ranked #29,425 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,425
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Zooey
Zooey is a girl name .
Zooey is currently ranked #29,425 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zooey include Zoo, Zoy, and Zooie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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