The nameCloe

Cloe is a spelling of Chloe, common in Spanish and Italian.

Meaning

Cloe comes from the Greek Chloe, "green shoot".

Origin

Greek, through Spanish and Italian.

History

In England and Wales Cloe reached 663rd place in 1999. In the United States its best rank is 914th, in 2008.

Popularity of the name Cloe

Cloe in the United States

2784thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2008peak year (300 births)
3,865babies named Cloe in the United States since 1880
0150300 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Cloe was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 2,200 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Cloe. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Cloe in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 54 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.

Cloe in France

680thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2000peak year (910 births)
18,070babies named Cloe in France since 1900
0455910 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cloe was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 7,720 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Cloe. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Cloe in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 110 births a year on average, against 289 in the five years before.

Cloe in Belgium

1191stmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2003peak year (61 births)
1,009babies named Cloe in Belgium since 1995
03161 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Cloe in Switzerland

422ndmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2007peak year (37 births)
579babies named Cloe in Switzerland since 2000
01937 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Sibling names for Cloe

Names from the same generation as Cloe, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cloe mean?

Cloe comes from the Greek Chloe, "green shoot".

What is the origin of the name Cloe?

Greek, through Spanish and Italian.

Is Cloe a girl's or a boy's name?

Cloe is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Cloe?

In 2024, Cloe was the 2784th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 61 births.

What are good sibling names for Cloe?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Evelin, Denise, Maritza and Berenice for a sister, Michel, Steve, Oswaldo and Rigoberto for a brother.