Chloie
A feminine form of the Greek name Chloris, meaning "green shoot" or "blooming".
Name Census estimates that about 1,320 living Americans carry the first name Chloie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chloie today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chloie births was 2009 (111 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chloie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 259,662 Americans
Peak year
2009
111 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,416
Tracked since 1881
Popularity
Chloie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chloie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 642 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chloie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chloie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chloies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. Texas, California, Indiana recorded the most babies named Chloie, while West Virginia, Oregon, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chloie
The name Chloie is a feminine given name that derives from the Greek word "chloros," meaning "green" or "verdant." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was often associated with the goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name was likely inspired by the lush, green landscapes that were so important in ancient Greek culture.
In its original Greek form, the name was spelled "Chloe." This spelling endured through the centuries, appearing in various ancient texts and records. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where a woman named Chloe is mentioned in a letter written by the Apostle Paul.
Throughout history, the name Chloie (and its variants, such as Chloe and Chloris) has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Chloe, a Greek courtesan and character in the ancient Greek novel "Daphnis and Chloe," written by Longus in the 2nd or 3rd century AD. This work is considered one of the earliest examples of romantic fiction in Western literature.
Another notable Chloe was Chloe of Alexandria, a Neoplatonic philosopher who lived in the 4th century AD. She was known for her expertise in mathematics and astronomy, and she taught at the famous philosophical school in Alexandria, Egypt.
In the medieval period, the name Chloris was used as a poetic name for the goddess Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. This association further cemented the name's connection to nature and fertility.
During the Renaissance, the name Chloe gained popularity among artists and writers. One of the most famous examples is Chloe Spitzer (1572-1655), a Dutch artist known for her still-life paintings of flowers and fruit.
In the 19th century, the name Chloe became popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in Britain and the United States. One notable bearer of the name was Chloe Allworthy, a character in Henry Fielding's novel "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling," published in 1749.
Other notable individuals named Chloie (or its variants) throughout history include Chloe Sevigny (born 1974), an American actress and fashion designer; Chloe Lukasiak (born 2001), an American dancer and reality TV personality; and Chloe Kim (born 2000), an American snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist.
People
Chloie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chloie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chloie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chloie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chloie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 259,662 US residents.
Is Chloie a common name?
We classify Chloie as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,618 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chloie most popular?
The single biggest year for Chloie was 2009, when 111 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chloie is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chloie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chloie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.