Girl · #4,288 in 2026

Kloe

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.

Current Rank
#4,288
Peak Rank
#965 (2009)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-31%
1991
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#965
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
35
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kloe

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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The Story of Kloe

Kloe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 267 Kloes were born — ranking #992 that year. As of 2026, Kloe ranks #4,288 for baby girls with 33 births, falling sharply (-31%). In total, more than 3K Kloes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Kloe

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 Kloe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kloe 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 Kloe

What does the name Kloe 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.
How popular is Kloe in 2026?
In 2026, Kloe ranks #4,288 among girls' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.
When was Kloe most popular?
Kloe reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #965 that year with 267 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kloe most popular?
Kloe has historically been most popular in Idaho, West Virginia, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kloe.
Is Kloe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kloe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kloe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kloe include Kendyl, Aleia, Loyalty. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kloe

Kloe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Kloe's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #965. Use the chart and map above to compare Kloe'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.