Find out how popular the first name Kloe has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kloe by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Kloe is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 43 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kloe.

The history of the first name Kloe

The name Kloe has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Chloe, which is derived from the Greek word "khloe," meaning "green shoot" or "young green plant." This name was often associated with fertility and new life in ancient Greek mythology and literature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chloe can be found in the Greek pastoral romance novel "Daphnis and Chloe," written by the ancient Greek novelist and romancer Longus around the 2nd or 3rd century AD. In this work, Chloe is the name of one of the main characters, a beautiful young shepherdess.

The name Kloe gained popularity in various regions influenced by Greek culture, including parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. It was particularly common in areas with strong Greek communities or those under the influence of the Byzantine Empire.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kloe or its variants. One of the earliest known is Chloe of Corinth, a Christian woman mentioned in the First Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament, written around 55 AD by the Apostle Paul.

Another famous historical figure with this name is Chloe of Constantinople, a Christian saint and martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Aurelian. She is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

In the 16th century, Chloe Flavart was a French Renaissance poet and author who published several works, including a collection of poems titled "Les Divines Tenerresses" in 1555.

During the 18th century, Chloe Aylmer was an English writer and translator known for her translations of Greek and Latin works into English. She lived from 1672 to 1737.

In the 20th century, Chloe Ardelia Wofford, better known by her pen name Toni Morrison, was an influential American novelist, essayist, and professor. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 and is renowned for her novels exploring the African American experience, such as "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon." Toni Morrison was born in 1931 and passed away in 2019.

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