Fast Facts on the Baby Name Chloe
Updated January 30, 2013.
Meaning of Chloe:
Chloe is a Greek name meaning "green shoot." The goddess of the harvest, Demeter, was known by the epithet Chloe, which acknowledged her attribute of eternal fertility.
In the New Testament, Chloe was also mentioned by the apostle Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians. In chapter 1 verse 10, Paul mentions that she notified him of some concerns within the early church in Corinth.
Following the Protestant Reformation, Chloe came into greater usage in English speaking countries.
Learn more about the most popular Greek girls' names.
Popularity of Chloe:
Since 1880, the Social Security Administration has kept track of the top 1000 baby names for every year. Browsing through the list reveals insights on the popularity of Chloe over time.
From 1880 through 1943, Chloe managed to find a spot on that list, though it never climbed any higher than rank 301 in 1889. All in all, you can pretty much say that the name was not very common, though not unheard of either.
Then from 1944 through 1981, Chloe did not even make the cut. 1982 was her comeback year, and she steadily climbed the charts. By 1998, she solidified a spot in the top 100 baby names, by 2000 qualified in the top 50, and in 2008 cinched into the top 10, where she has remained ever since.
Because Chloe has only become exceptionally popular in recent years, she does not make it on the list of Top 100 Names of the Past Century.
Of note, the Social Security Administration gives each different spelling of a name (ex: Sophia, Sofia), it's own rank on the name charts. When you group names pronounced similarly together, Chloe and Khloe move up several places on the chart. See a compiled Top 1000 Baby Girl Names for details.
Pronunciation:
Chloe begins with the hard "k" sound. It is a two syllable name with emphasis on the first syllable, KLO-ee.
Nicknames:
Because Chloe is such a short name, there may not be many nick name options. Chlo may be one possibility.
Middle Names for Chloe:
These days, middles names Grace, Rose, and Marie have been very popular choices. If you are looking for something else, you might consider:
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Sibling Name Suggestions:
For sibling names, you might find appeal by using a name that also begins with a hard "k" sound, Greek names, or two syllable names. You might consider:
Baby Name Trends:
Chloe fits into the pattern of a few other baby names that were once used, then sort of faded in popularity, only to comeback with a vengeance. Similar names that fit this pattern include Emma, Lily, Caroline, and Evelyn.
Famous People Named Chloe:
Celebrity Babies Named Chloe:
Sources:
Behind the Name
Baby Name Wizard Voyager
Social Security Popular Names
Meaning of Chloe:
Chloe is a Greek name meaning "green shoot." The goddess of the harvest, Demeter, was known by the epithet Chloe, which acknowledged her attribute of eternal fertility.
In the New Testament, Chloe was also mentioned by the apostle Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians. In chapter 1 verse 10, Paul mentions that she notified him of some concerns within the early church in Corinth.
Following the Protestant Reformation, Chloe came into greater usage in English speaking countries.
Learn more about the most popular Greek girls' names.
Popularity of Chloe:
Since 1880, the Social Security Administration has kept track of the top 1000 baby names for every year. Browsing through the list reveals insights on the popularity of Chloe over time.
From 1880 through 1943, Chloe managed to find a spot on that list, though it never climbed any higher than rank 301 in 1889. All in all, you can pretty much say that the name was not very common, though not unheard of either.
Then from 1944 through 1981, Chloe did not even make the cut. 1982 was her comeback year, and she steadily climbed the charts. By 1998, she solidified a spot in the top 100 baby names, by 2000 qualified in the top 50, and in 2008 cinched into the top 10, where she has remained ever since.
Because Chloe has only become exceptionally popular in recent years, she does not make it on the list of Top 100 Names of the Past Century.
Of note, the Social Security Administration gives each different spelling of a name (ex: Sophia, Sofia), it's own rank on the name charts. When you group names pronounced similarly together, Chloe and Khloe move up several places on the chart. See a compiled Top 1000 Baby Girl Names for details.
Pronunciation:
Chloe begins with the hard "k" sound. It is a two syllable name with emphasis on the first syllable, KLO-ee.
Nicknames:
Because Chloe is such a short name, there may not be many nick name options. Chlo may be one possibility.
Middle Names for Chloe:
These days, middles names Grace, Rose, and Marie have been very popular choices. If you are looking for something else, you might consider:
- Chloe Adair
- Chloe Bryn
- Chloe Emmaline
- Chloe Elizabeth
- Chloe Falcon
- Chloe Faith
- Chloe Janae
- Chloe Lenore
- Chloe Mae
- Chloe Nadine
- Chloe Renee
- Chloe Paige
- Chloe Therese
- Chloe Willow
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Sibling Name Suggestions:
For sibling names, you might find appeal by using a name that also begins with a hard "k" sound, Greek names, or two syllable names. You might consider:
- For girls: Clara, Claire, Ella, Fiona, Lucy, Maia, Phoebe, Sophie
- For boys: Caleb, Christopher, Connor, Gavin, Liam, Luke, Max, Thomas
Baby Name Trends:
Chloe fits into the pattern of a few other baby names that were once used, then sort of faded in popularity, only to comeback with a vengeance. Similar names that fit this pattern include Emma, Lily, Caroline, and Evelyn.
Famous People Named Chloe:
- Chloe Annett, Actress
- Chloe Jones, Model
- Chloe Moretz, Actress
- Chloe Sevigny, Actress
- Chloe Treend, Actress
- Chloe Webb, Actress
Celebrity Babies Named Chloe:
- Chloe Ava Allen (2008), daughter of Byron Allen
- Chloe Murdoch (2003), daughter of Rupert Murdoch
- Chloe Mills (1995), daughter of Donna Mills
- Chloe Langham (1991), daughter of Wallace Langham
- Chloe Moore (1988), daughter of Tom Berenger
- Chloe Rose Lattanzi (1986), daughter of Olivia Newton John
- Chloe Malle (1985), daughter of Candice Bergen
Sources:
Behind the Name
Baby Name Wizard Voyager
Social Security Popular Names
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