Chole
Feminine form of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 1,952 living Americans carry the first name Chole. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chole today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chole births was 2009 (97 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chole. 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
2.0K
~ 1 in 175,591 Americans
Peak year
2009
97 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,578
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Chole: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chole from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 767 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
Chole 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 Chole during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Choles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Chole, while Washington, North Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chole
The name Chole has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "chloe," which means "green shoot" or "fresh blooming plant." This name is closely associated with nature, growth, and renewal.
In ancient Greek mythology, Chloe was a minor goddess associated with spring and fertility. She was often depicted as a young, vibrant maiden adorned with flowers, representing the beauty and rejuvenation of the natural world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Chloe can be found in ancient Greek literature, such as the works of the poet Longus, who wrote the romantic novel "Daphnis and Chloe" in the 2nd or 3rd century AD. In this story, Chloe is the name of the beautiful shepherdess who falls in love with the shepherd Daphnis.
One of the most notable historical figures named Chloe was Chloe of Byzantium, a renowned philosopher and Neoplatonist who lived in the 4th century AD. She was highly regarded for her intellectual contributions and was one of the few female philosophers of her time.
Another famous Chloe was Chloe Angrand, a French artist and sculptor who lived from 1905 to 1977. She is best known for her sculptures depicting the human form and her involvement in the Cubist art movement.
In the realm of literature, Chloe Wofford, better known by her pen name Toni Morrison, was a renowned American novelist and essayist who lived from 1931 to 2019. She was the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1993.
Chloe Sevigny, born in 1974, is an American actress and fashion designer who gained recognition for her roles in independent films and her unique sense of style. She has been widely praised for her versatility and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Chloe Kim, born in 1995, is an American snowboarder who won a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Her impressive performances and youthful spirit have made her an inspiration for many young athletes.
People
Chole + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chole 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
Chole: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chole?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,952 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chole 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 175,591 US residents.
Is Chole a common name?
We classify Chole as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,984 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chole most popular?
The single biggest year for Chole was 2009, when 97 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chole is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chole a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chole 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.