Chloe: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KLOH-ee · 2 syllables
Chloe means “green shoot”, from Greek.
Borrowed from Ancient Greek (khloe, “young green shoot”), an epithet of goddess Demeter.
- Meaning
- green shoot
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- KLOH-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #23
- US babies a year
- about 6,298 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Chloe?
Chloe was the #23 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,210 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 32% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Most popular in Hawaii (#7), Massachusetts (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #23 |
| England & Wales | #46 |
| Scotland | #35 |
| Northern Ireland | #32 |
| Ireland | #22 |
| France | #32 |
| Norway | #336 |
| Canada | #10 |
| Australia | #16 |
How old are people named Chloe?
Half of US adults named Chloe are older than 23; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Chloe
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Chloe have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Chloe
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Chloe
What does the name Chloe mean?
Chloe means “green shoot”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Chloe?
Chloe is pronounced KLOH-ee.
How popular is the name Chloe?
Chloe was the #23 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,210 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 32% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Chloe?
Half of US adults named Chloe are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 36.