Khloie
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "a young green shoot".
Name Census estimates that about 926 living Americans carry the first name Khloie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Khloie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khloie births was 2010 (111 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khloie. 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
926
~ 1 in 370,145 Americans
Peak year
2010
111 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,263
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Khloie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khloie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 632 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khloie 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 Khloie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khloies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, California, Alabama recorded the most babies named Khloie, while Washington, North Carolina, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khloie
The name Khloie is a modern variation of the ancient Greek name Chloe, which has its roots in the Greek word "chloros," meaning "green shoot" or "young green plant." This name was popular in ancient Greece and was often associated with fertility and new life.
The earliest recorded use of the name Chloe dates back to the 5th century BC, where it appeared in Greek literature and poetry. One notable mention was in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who used the name Chloe as a character in his dialogues.
Throughout history, the name Chloe has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Chloe of Delphi, a renowned seer and priestess who lived in the 4th century BC. She was known for her prophetic abilities and was highly respected in ancient Greek society.
In the 1st century AD, a Christian woman named Chloe was mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, where she is referred to as a member of the church in Corinth.
During the Renaissance period, the name Chloe gained popularity among artists and writers. One notable figure was the French poet and dramatist Pierre Corneille, who included a character named Chloe in his play "Le Menteur" (The Liar), which premiered in 1644.
In the 19th century, the name Chloe was popularized by the English novelist Thomas Hardy, who used it for one of the main characters in his novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," published in 1891.
The modern spelling variation "Khloie" emerged in recent decades, likely influenced by the popularity of the name Chloe and the desire for a more unique or personalized spelling. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the specific spelling "Khloie" is a contemporary interpretation.
People
Khloie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khloie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khloie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khloie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 926 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khloie 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 370,145 US residents.
Is Khloie a common name?
We classify Khloie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 934 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khloie most popular?
The single biggest year for Khloie was 2010, when 111 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khloie is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Khloie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khloie 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.