The nameKloe

Kloe is a girl's name, a variant of Chloe. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Like Chloe, it comes from the Greek chloê, "green shoot".

Origin

Greek, through Chloe.

History

First given in France in the late 1980s, Kloe followed the fashion for Chloé, peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.

Popularity of the name Kloe

Kloe in France

2682ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (85 births)
1,300babies named Kloe in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kloe was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 620 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Kloe. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Kloe in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Kloe in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kloe mean?

Like Chloe, it comes from the Greek chloê, "green shoot".

What is the origin of the name Kloe?

Greek, through Chloe.

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

Kloe is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Kloe?

Variants and related names of Kloe include Chloe.