Cloe Girl

Popularity: #886 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KLO-ee //ˈkloʊ.i//

Origin: Greek; French

Meaning: Greek: young green shoot; French: blooming

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cloe is derived from the Greek name Χλόη (Chloē), which means "green shoot" or "young sprout," symbolizing new growth and fertility. This name is rooted in the ancient Greek word χλόη, which reflects the natural world and the vitality of spring.

The name entered the Latin language as "Cloea" and was subsequently adopted into Old French before making its way into English. The transition from Greek to Latin and then to Old French illustrates the cultural exchanges that occurred throughout history, particularly during the Roman Empire and the subsequent medieval period.

Historically, the name Cloe has been associated with the goddess Demeter in Greek mythology, who is linked to agriculture and the harvest. The name also appears in various forms in classical literature and early Christian texts, where it was sometimes used to signify renewal and the cyclical nature of life.

In the New Testament, the name is mentioned in the context of early Christian communities, although it is more commonly recognized in its variant forms, such as Chloe, which appears in the writings of the Apostle Paul in the first century CE. Culturally, Cloe and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing growth, fertility, and the nurturing aspects of nature.

The name has been used in literature and art, reflecting themes of renewal and the beauty of the natural world. Its association with spring and rebirth has contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.

The diminutive form, Chloe, has also gained recognition, particularly in literary and religious contexts, further enriching the name's historical significance.

Famous people named Cloe

In this section, you will find notable people named Cloe. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cloe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cloe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cloe Feldman is a YouTuber and social media influencer best known for her commentary videos and vlogs.

Cloe Grace Moretz is an actress best known for Kick-Ass, Let Me In, and The Miseducation of Cameron Post.

Fictional characters named Cloe

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Cloe is a fictional character from the animated series Totally Spies!. She is one of the three main protagonists who works as a spy alongside her friends Sam and Alex.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cloe was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Cloe has ranked as high as #1655 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Cloe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cloe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cloe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cloe.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 62 0 62
2024 61 0 61
2023 58 0 58
2022 54 0 54
2021 46 0 46
2020 49 0 49
2019 34 0 34
2018 36 0 36
2017 49 0 49
2016 57 0 57
2015 51 0 51
2014 61 0 61
2013 62 0 62
2012 84 0 84
2011 97 0 97
2010 131 0 131
2009 201 0 201
2008 300 0 300
2007 277 0 277
2006 276 0 276
2005 263 0 263
2004 213 0 213
2003 202 0 202
2002 180 0 180
2001 145 0 145
2000 143 0 143
1999 96 0 96
1998 62 0 62
1997 47 0 47
1996 47 0 47
1995 36 0 36
1994 16 0 16
1993 23 0 23
1992 23 0 23
1991 27 0 27
1990 17 0 17
1989 8 0 8
1988 5 0 5
1987 6 0 6
1986 5 0 5
1985 5 0 5
1953 5 0 5
1952 5 0 5
1945 6 0 6
1940 8 0 8
1939 8 0 8
1937 10 0 10
1936 5 0 5
1935 5 0 5
1934 5 0 5
1933 5 0 5
1932 6 0 6
1931 13 0 13
1930 11 0 11
1929 9 0 9
1927 6 0 6
1926 8 0 8
1924 9 0 9
1923 11 0 11
1922 8 0 8
1921 10 0 10
1920 7 0 7
1919 10 0 10
1918 17 5 12
1917 16 0 16
1916 6 0 6
1915 8 0 8
1911 8 0 8
1910 5 0 5
1904 9 0 9
1903 5 0 5
1901 5 0 5
1896 6 0 6
1895 10 0 10
1894 5 0 5
1893 6 0 6
1892 5 0 5
1890 7 0 7
1889 7 0 7
1888 7 0 7
1886 5 0 5
1883 5 0 5

Top States for Cloe (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
57%
FL 6
43%