Chloe Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chloe is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chloe?
Chloe is spelled C-H-L-O-E. The name has 5 letters.
Chloe at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Chloe means “green shoot” or “blooming,” derived from the ancient Greek word khloē.
- Origin
- Chloe is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins, where the term was used to describe early growth in plants, symbolizing fertility and new life.
- Pronunciation
- KLOH-ee · 2 syllables
Chloe Popularity in 2025
Rank#23
Recorded Births6,203
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #23 and recorded 203 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #9,714 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Chloe Mean?
Chloe means “green shoot” or “blooming,” derived from the ancient Greek word khloē.
Origin: Chloe is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins, where the term was used to describe early growth in plants, symbolizing fertility and new life.
How Do You Pronounce Chloe?
PronunciationKLOH-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Chloe?
- History
- In historical texts, Chloe appears as a descriptive name in Greek literature, often used as an epithet or a byname for the goddess Demeter rather than a personal name alone.
Chloe Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6,203 | #23 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6,406 | #20 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,997 | #26 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,482 | #19 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6,347 | #25 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6,153 | #25 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6,414 | #24 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6,679 | #25 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6,982 | #22 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7,484 | #20 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13 | #6,349 |
| 2015 | Girls | 7,950 | #17 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8,562 | #18 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8,801 | #14 |
| 2013 | Boys | 15 | #5,659 |
| 2012 | Girls | 9,672 | #11 |
When Was Chloe Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Girls
11,922 recorded births
National rank #9
2008 · Girls
11,836 recorded births
National rank #10
2010 · Girls
11,765 recorded births
National rank #9
2011 · Girls
11,007 recorded births
National rank #10
Where Chloe Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #7 | 29 |
| MA | #10 | 187 |
| DC | #11 | 26 |
| NJ | #12 | 246 |
| NY | #14 | 437 |
| FL | #16 | 472 |
| GA | #16 | 217 |
| WY | #16 | 10 |