Girl · #6,618 in 2026

Chloris

Name: Popularity of the name Chloris in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chloris, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

In Greek mythology, the name Chloris appears in a variety of contexts. Some clearly refer to different characters; other stories may refer to the same Chloris, but disagree on details.Chloris, a nymph loved by Zephyrus. Chloris, wife of Neleus, king of Pylos.

Current Rank

#6,618

Peak Rank

#1,964 (1915)

Total Babies

230

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1897

First Year

1969

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1964

Peak Rank

230

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chloris

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Chloris

Chloris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1897, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 16 Chloriss were born — ranking #1,964 that year. As of 2026, Chloris ranks #6,618 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 230 Chloriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chloris

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chloris is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cloris
Chlorous
Clarisse
Claris
Clarus
Coris
Chloros
Glaris
Chorus
Clarks
Carys
Korus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chloris

What does the name Chloris mean?

How popular is Chloris in 2026?

In 2026, Chloris ranks #6,618 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chloris most popular?

Chloris reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,964 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chloris most popular?

Chloris has historically been most popular in Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chloris.

Is Chloris a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chloris is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chloris?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chloris include Savilla, Mazzie, Dera. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chloris

Chloris is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1897 and has accumulated 230 births in the dataset. Chloris's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Chloris's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.