Zoe
A Greek given name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Zoe in Australia
2024 #45→2025 #38Up 7 places
Zoe ranks 38th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 9th in 2017. Since first appearing at 14th in 2008, it has moved down 24 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 7 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #38 |
| 2024 | #45 |
| 2023 | #16 |
| 2022 | #17 |
| 2021 | #17 |
| 2020 | #12 |
| 2019 | #12 |
| 2018 | #14 |
| 2017 | #9 |
| 2016 | #21 |
| 2015 | #16 |
| 2014 | #15 |
| 2013 | #13 |
| 2012 | #15 |
| 2011 | #15 |
| 2010 | #13 |
| 2009 | #15 |
| 2008 | #14 |
Meaning
The name Zoe is commonly linked to life.
In a nutshellZoe means “life”.
Origin
Zoe is usually described as a Greek given name.
Origin in briefGreek Given Name
Quick answers
Questions about Zoe
Is Zoe a popular name in Australia?
Zoe ranked #38 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Zoe becoming more popular?
Yes. Zoe moved from #45 in 2024 to #38 in 2025, a rise of 7 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #14 in 2008 to #38 in 2025.
Is Zoe a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Zoe appears as a baby girl name.
What does Zoe mean?
Zoe is most commonly linked to life.
What is the origin of Zoe?
Zoe is usually described as a Greek given name.
Is Zoe short for anything?
Zoe is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Zo.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20