How Many People Are Named Zo?

Complete statistics for the name Zo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zo
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Zo is a very rare female name, with only 394 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 836,909 Americans. The majority of people named Zo are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~394
Living in US
1 in 836,909
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Zoe
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

139,094
Worldwide Bearers
#7,531
Global Rank
🇲🇬 Madagascar
123,339
🇲🇲 Myanmar
4,988
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,776
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,729
🇨🇳 China
1,401
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,316
🇺🇸 United States
441
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
427
🇫🇷 France
388
🇸🇬 Singapore
347

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
93 (24%)
♀ Female
301 (76%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
392
Would be under 30 (98%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
6
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 398 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zo Through the Generations

Zo has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2017 when 49 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Zo is just 9 years old, indicating that it's a relatively new addition to the naming landscape. With 392 out of 394 individuals under 30, it's clear that Zo is a name embraced by younger parents looking for something unique and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arizona 121
South Carolina 40

✨ Similar Names to Zo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zo's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Zo

How Many People Have the Name Zo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 394 people in the United States currently share the name Zo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 836,909 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zo a Common or Rare Name?

Zo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zo Mean?

Zo means "creative variant of Zoe" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zo in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

When Was Zo Most Popular?

The name Zo reached peak popularity in 2017, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zo?

Approximately 394 people named Zo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 398. That works out to roughly 1 in 836,909 Americans.

Is Zo a rare name?

Zo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 836,909 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zo mean?

Zo means "creative variant of Zoe" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Zo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Zo are male and 76% are female.

When was Zo most popular?

Zo peaked in 2017 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US394
All-Time Births398
1 in X1 in 836,909
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2017
World Rank#7,531
Male %24%
Female %76%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.