Girls · #23 in 2025
Chloe: Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- Green shoot
- Pronunciation
- KLOH-ee
- Nickname options
- Coco, Clo
Origin and meaning
Chloe comes from a Greek word describing a young green shoot. It was associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. That history gives the name a springlike botanical meaning even though it is not an English flower or tree word.
U.S. popularity
Chloe ranked #23 for girls in the United States in 2025, with 6,203 girls given this spelling. Its highest recorded U.S. rank was #9, reached in 2009–2010. Historical coverage: 1880–2025. Peak refers to rank, not the largest number of births.
Source: Social Security Administration; historical peaks calculated from its national name files. Rankings count each spelling separately within the listed sex.
The Hello Baby Names take
Chloe feels bright, open, and easy to say. The initial consonants give it a little snap, while the ending feels affectionate. It is a good match for parents who want a cheerful name that does not need a longer formal version.
Things to consider
The CH is pronounced like K in the usual English pronunciation. Chloe, Khloe, and Chloé may appear differently in records despite similar spoken forms.
If you love Chloe, consider…
- Zoe: Keeps the energetic two-syllable sound.
- Lucy: Shares the cheerful, familiar mood.
- Lily: Adds a direct flower connection.
- Ella: Offers a softer opening and similar ease.
- Sophie: Feels equally friendly with a quieter sound.
- Mia: Condenses the lightness into three letters.
- Daisy: Turns up the sunny botanical character.
- Phoebe: Offers a related rhythm with a distinctive opening.