Chloe
KLOH-ee /ˈkloʊ.i/
Meaning of Chloe
Chloe (Greek Χλόη, Khloē) means the fresh green shoot of a young plant — used in classical Greek as an epithet of the goddess Demeter in her aspect as the protector of new crops. The name appears once in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 1:11), which sustained low-level Christian use through Late Antiquity and the medieval period.
Current popularity of Chloe
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #24 |
| France (INSEE) | 2024 | #6 |
| United Kingdom (ONS) | 2024 | #22 |
Notable bearers of Chloe
Chloe of the New Testament; Chloé (fashion house); Chloë Sevigny; Chloé Zhao.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31