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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Green/young plant shoot, an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KLOH-ee
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
KLOH-eeIPA /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.
Names Like Chloe
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FAQ
What does the name Chloe mean?
Green/young plant shoot, an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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