Girl · #2,688 in 2026

Cloe

Chloe, also spelled Chloë, Chlöe, or Chloé, is a feminine name meaning "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. The name ultimately derives, through Greek, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰelh₃-, which relates to the colors yellow and green. In Greek the word refers to the young, green foliage or shoots of plants in spring. Χλόη was one of the many epithets of the goddess Demeter.

  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • French
Current Rank
#2,688
Peak Rank
#913 (2008)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+40%
1883
First Year
2026
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#913
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
83
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cloe

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

Chloe, also spelled Chloë, Chlöe, or Chloé, is a feminine name meaning "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. The name ultimately derives, through Greek, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰelh₃-, which relates to the colors yellow and green. In Greek the word refers to the young, green foliage or shoots of plants in spring. Χλόη was one of the many epithets of the goddess Demeter.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • Catalan

The Story of Cloe

Cloe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1883, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2008: 300 births, good for #913 nationwide. About 55% of every Cloe on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Cloe ranks #2,688 for baby girls with 64 births, rising sharply (+40% over the past five years). All told, over 4K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1880s to the 2020s.

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Notable people named Cloe

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Chloë (Australian singer) (Chloë Stafford), Australian singer
  • Chloë Agnew (born 1989), Irish singer and the youngest member of Celtic Woman
  • Chloe Alper (born 1981), English singer and bass player for the band Pure Reason Revolution
  • Chloë Annett (born 1971), British actress
  • Chloe Ashcroft (born 1942), British TV presenter
  • Chloe Asaam , Ghanaian fashion designer
  • Chloé Aurard (born 1999), French professional ice hockey player
  • Chloe Bailey (born 1998), known mononymously as Chlöe, an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and part of the duo Chloe x Halle

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Names that sound like Cloe

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cloe

What does the name Cloe mean?
Chloe, also spelled Chloë, Chlöe, or Chloé, is a feminine name meaning "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. The name ultimately derives, through Greek, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰelh₃-, which relates to the colors yellow and green. In Greek the word refers to the young, green foliage or shoots of plants in spring. Χλόη was one of the many epithets of the goddess Demeter.
What is the origin of the name Cloe?
Cloe has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Catalan.
How popular is Cloe in 2026?
In 2026, Cloe ranks #2,688 among girls' names in the U.S., with 64 babies given the name that year.
When was Cloe most popular?
Cloe reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #913 that year with 300 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cloe most popular?
Cloe has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, West Virginia, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cloe.
Is Cloe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cloe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Cloe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cloe include Ethelene, Dorthey, Joetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cloe

Cloe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Cloe's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #913. Use the chart and map above to compare Cloe'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.