Chlora
A feminine name of Greek origin relating to green plants or greenery.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chlora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chlora today is around 106 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chlora births was 1921 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chlora. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Chlora is about 106 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Chloras were born before 1930.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chlora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1921
14 babies that year
Average age
106
years old
1942 SSA rank
#4,729
Tracked since 1885
Popularity
Chlora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chlora from the 1880s through to the 1940s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1890s, with 51 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1890s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chlora 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 Chlora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chlora
The name Chlora has its origins in ancient Greek, where it was derived from the word "chloros," meaning "greenish-yellow" or "pale green." This name likely emerged during classical antiquity, though its precise origins are unclear.
In Greek mythology, Chloris was the goddess of flowers and the renewal of nature in spring. She was associated with the lush greenery and blooming plants that accompanied the changing seasons. As such, the name Chlora may have been bestowed upon infants as a symbol of new life and the vibrancy of nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chlora appears in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC). In his work "Historia Animalium" (History of Animals), he mentions a woman named Chlora in reference to her observations of animal behavior.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chlora. In the 2nd century AD, there was a Greek philosopher named Chlora, who is mentioned in the works of the Roman author Aulus Gellius. However, little else is known about her life or teachings.
During the Byzantine era, there was a notable figure named Chlora of Amida (fl. 6th century AD), who was a Christian martyr and saint. She was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Sassanid king Khosrau I.
In the 19th century, there was an American writer and editor named Chlora Marsten (1843-1923), who was known for her work in promoting women's rights and education.
Another notable figure was Chlora Mouktar (1870-1958), a Lebanese writer and activist who played a significant role in the women's movement in the Middle East during the early 20th century.
More recently, there was an Italian actress named Chlora Vincelli (1912-1994), who appeared in several Italian films during the mid-20th century.
While the name Chlora is relatively uncommon today, its Greek roots and historical associations with nature, philosophy, and activism have left a lasting legacy.
People
Chlora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chlora 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
Chlora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chlora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chlora 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chlora a common name?
We classify Chlora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chlora most popular?
The single biggest year for Chlora was 1921, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chlora is about 106 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chlora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chlora 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.