Chloe

At a Glance: Name: Chloe – Meaning: green/young plant shoot, an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KLOH-ee

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Chloe is a Greek name meaning "green shoot" or "young plant shoot," once used as an epithet for the goddess Demeter. It's pronounced KLOH-ee, and it sits firmly in familiar territory without feeling dated.

Meaning & Origin of Chloe

Meaning: Green/young plant shoot, an epithet of the greek goddess demeter.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Chloe

Phonetic: KLOH-ee   IPA: /ˈkloʊi/

Popularity of Chloe

Chloe peaked at #9 in 2009 with 11,918 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #20 with 6,385 — still a top-20 name, just past its highest point in SSA records dating back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Chloe mean?

Green/young plant shoot, an epithet of the greek goddess demeter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chloe)

How do you pronounce Chloe?

Chloe is pronounced KLOH-ee (IPA: /ˈkloʊi/).

Is Chloe a popular name right now?

Chloe peaked at #9 in 2009 and is ranked #20 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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