Girls name · California
Zoe in California
Zoe was the 23rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 770 babies named Zoe that year. Since 1920, California families have named 22,580 babies Zoe.
Popularity over time
Zoe in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 578th |
| 1940 | 9 | 519th |
| 1955 | 11 | 870th |
| 1969 | 10 | 1283rd |
| 1983 | 27 | 809th |
| 1997 | 257 | 185th |
| 2011 | 902 | 25th |
| 2025 | 770 | 23rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 578th in 1920 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Zoe in California in a single year was 994, in 2012. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 2012.
Across the country, Zoe reached its best rank of 3rd in District of Columbia (2024). See Zoe in every state →
How popular is Zoe in California?
Zoe was the 23rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 770 babies named Zoe that year. Since 1920, California families have named 22,580 babies Zoe.
How many babies are named Zoe in California?
In 2025, 770 babies were named Zoe in California. The most babies named Zoe in California in a single year was 994, in 2012.
What is the rank of Zoe in California?
Zoe ranked 23rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 2012.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.