Find out how popular the first name Cloe has been for the last 39 years (from 1985 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cloe by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Cloe is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 58 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cloe.

The history of the first name Cloe

The name Cloe has its origins in the Greek language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is a feminine variant of the Greek name Chloe, which is derived from the Greek word "chloros," meaning "green shoot" or "blooming."

In Greek mythology, Chloe was the name of a beautiful nymph associated with spring and new growth. The name is also mentioned in several ancient Greek texts, including the pastoral romance novel "Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus, written in the 3rd century AD.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cloe can be traced back to the Byzantine era, where it was used among the Greek-speaking population of the Eastern Roman Empire. One notable historical figure with this name was Cloe Eudocia, a Byzantine empress and consort of Emperor Theodosius II, who lived in the 5th century AD.

Throughout history, the name Cloe has been borne by several notable individuals, including Cloe Elmo (1903-1962), an American actress and dancer who appeared in Ziegfeld Follies productions, and Cloe Litchfield (1918-2012), an American painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works.

In literature, the name Cloe has been used by authors such as William Shakespeare, who featured a character named Cloë in his play "The Comedy of Errors," and Samuel Richardson, whose novel "Clarissa" featured a character named Cloë Harlowe.

Another notable bearer of the name Cloe was Cloë Lucilles (1868-1910), a French soprano who performed in several operas and concerts in Paris and throughout Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, the name Cloe has been carried on by individuals like Cloe Sevigny, an American actress and fashion designer born in 1974, and Cloe Grace Moretz, an American actress born in 1997 who has appeared in films such as "Kick-Ass" and "Carrie."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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