Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Chloe
GirlGreek· “young green shoot”
- Meaning
- young green shoot
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- KLOH-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #23
- US babies 2025
- 6,203
- Best rank
- #9 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Chloe
Chloe is a Greek name that means “young green shoot”.
Chloe comes from the Greek chloe, "young green shoot", an epithet of Demeter, goddess of agriculture and the harvest, that evoked the new growth of spring. The name appears briefly in the New Testament, where Paul mentions "Chloe's people" in his First Letter to the Corinthians. It was also the heroine's name in Daphnis and Chloe, an ancient Greek pastoral romance by Longus. English Puritans took it up after the Reformation, and it later appeared often in pastoral poetry. In modern times Chloe became a widespread favorite in Britain, America and Australia. It feels fresh and lively, and the spelling Chloé is common in French.
Other spellings with the same sound: Cloey.
Popularity over time
Chloe has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 108 different years. Its best national rank was #9 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 11,922 babies. In 2025, 6,203 babies were named Chloe, and it ranked #23 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #730 in 1920, #1,530 in 1950, #1,031 in 1980, #38 in 2000, #9 in 2010, and #23 in 2025. Of the 254,389 US girls named Chloe since records began, 38% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 85,316 babies. Since 2010, 122,904 more have been named Chloe.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ella, Kaylee, Leah, Gabriella, and Makayla.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Chloe ranked highest in Hawaii, Massachusetts, and District of Columbia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #8 | 29 |
| Massachusetts | #10 | 187 |
| District of Columbia | #11 | 26 |
| New Jersey | #12 | 246 |
| New York | #14 | 437 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Chloe is usually pronounced KLOH-ee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-oe”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Cloey.
Middle names for Chloe
A few middle names that flow with Chloe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Chloe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chloe mean?
Chloe is a Greek name that means “young green shoot”.
What is the origin of the name Chloe?
Chloe has Greek roots. Chloe comes from the Greek chloe, "young green shoot", an epithet of Demeter, goddess of agriculture and the harvest, that evoked the new growth of spring.
Is Chloe a popular name?
Yes. Chloe ranked #23 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Chloe a boy or girl name?
Chloe is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Chloe?
Chloe is usually pronounced KLOH-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings