Khloe first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Khloe has been for the last 36 years (from 1989 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Khloe

A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "blooming" or "green shoot".

Popularity of Khloe by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Khloe is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Khloe being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 1,333 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Khloe.

YearMale CountFemale Count
202401,333
202301,381
202201,574
202101,674
202001,743
201902,027
201802,150
201702,154
201602,548
201503,005
201403,550
201363,675
201254,316
201104,960
201085,409
200903,457
200801,714
20070447
20060275
20050243
20040202
20030190
20020176
20010120
2000099
1999046
1998040
1997027
1996032
1995019
1994024
1993018
1992031
1991013
199009
198909

The history of the first name Khloe

The name Khloe is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is often believed to be a variant spelling of the name Chloe, which has Greek roots and means "young green shoot" or "blooming." However, some sources suggest that Khloe may have derived from the Arabic name Khulud, meaning "eternal" or "everlasting."

While the name Chloe has a long history dating back to ancient Greece, the spelling variation Khloe is much more recent. There are no clear records of its use prior to the 20th century. The earliest known instances of the name Khloe seem to be in the United States, possibly influenced by the growing popularity of unique and creative name spellings.

One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Khloe was Khloe Kardashian, born in 1984. As a member of the famous Kardashian family, Khloe's name gained widespread recognition and likely contributed to the rise of the name's popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Another notable Khloe is Khloe Thompson, an American singer and actress born in 1988. She is best known for her role in the television series Raven's Home and her work as a voice actress in various animated projects.

In the literary world, Khloe Katz is an American author and illustrator of children's books, known for her series "The Adventures of Khloe and Chloe." Her works, published in the early 2000s, likely helped to further popularize the name Khloe.

Khloe Hoskins is a Canadian actress born in 1992, known for her roles in television shows such as Supernatural and The 100.

Khloe Quintana is a professional basketball player from Mexico who has played for the Mexican national team and various international clubs. She was born in 1995 and continues to be an active player in the sport.

While the name Khloe lacks a deeply rooted historical background, its rise in popularity over the past few decades has led to its widespread use and recognition in various cultures and communities around the world.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Khloe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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