Chloe
Chloe first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2009, when 11,922 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,203.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Chloe popular?
Declining Chloe is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 37,588 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 85,316 | |
| 2000s | 96,503 | |
| 1990s | 25,858 | |
| 1980s | 3,605 | |
| 1970s | 645 | |
| 1960s | 204 | |
| 1950s | 296 | |
| 1940s | 543 | |
| 1930s | 778 | |
| 1920s | 746 | |
| 1910s | 850 | |
| 1900s | 478 | |
| 1890s | 622 | |
| 1880s | 357 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Chloe mean?
From Greek 'chloe' (Χλόη) meaning 'green shoot, young growth of a plant'. It was an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter marking the fresh green of spring.
Nicknames for Chloe
- Clo
- Cloey
Variants & spellings
- Chloé
- Khloe
- Cloe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chloe mean?
Chloe means Green shoot; blooming. From Greek 'chloe' (Χλόη) meaning 'green shoot, young growth of a plant'. It was an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter marking the fresh green of spring.
What is the origin of the name Chloe?
Chloe is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Chloe?
Chloe is pronounced “KLOH-ee.”
Is Chloe a boy or a girl name?
Chloe is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Chloe a popular name right now?
Chloe is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Chloe?
In 2025, Chloe ranked #23 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Chloe most popular?
Chloe was most popular in 2009, when about 11,922 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Chloe?
Common nicknames for Chloe include Clo, Cloey.
What names are similar to Chloe?
Names similar to Chloe include Zoe, Phoebe, Daphne, Cora.
What names go well with Chloe?
greek names that pair well with Chloe include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.