Chloe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chloe is a name of Greek origin derived from the term for 'green shoot'. It has evolved from Ancient Greek to its modern form and is associated with blooming. The name has biblical relevance through its mention in the New Testament. Over the years, it has gained popularity for its modern appeal and is seen positively in contemporary contexts.
The name Chloe is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chloe has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chloe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12331st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5178th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9635th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 713th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 864th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1984th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1715th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 261st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chloe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chloe"
Pronunciation
/ˈkloʊ.i/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Chloe comes from the Greek word 'chloē', which means 'green shoot' or 'young green shoot'. It is also associated with the goddess Demeter, who was often referred to as 'Chloe' due to her role as the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
Meaning
blooming
Language Evolution
Chloē (Ancient Greek), Chloe (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Chloe is mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in 1 Corinthians 1:11, where it refers to a member of the early Christian community in Corinth.
Historical Usage
The name Chloe gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century and has remained a favored choice in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Clo, Cloey, Chloé
Modern Popularity & Image
Chloe is currently seen as a fresh and youthful name. It is popular among parents looking for modern yet classic names.
Famous People
Chloe Grace Moretz (actress), Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder), Chloe Sevigny (actress and model)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chloe"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chloe"
"Chloe" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12331st of 16616 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5178th of 24088 | 248 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9635th of 23106 | 80 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 713th of 9107 | 1,863 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 864th of 9204 | 1,285 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1984th of 12526 | 576 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1715th of 19264 | 882 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 261st of 27321 | 17,549 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24th of 35406 | 140,710 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18th of 30306 | 84,196 |
Regional Popularity of "Chloe" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
38.89% 2844th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chloe" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
49.29% 698th/1416 |
75.92% 1047th/1379 |
26.92% 637th/2366 |
92.64% 1058th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.02% 866th/1546 |
70.89% 1103rd/1556 |
40.20% 946th/2353 |
61.34% 949th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
81.53% 2326th/2853 |
83.32% 2312th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
69.90% 2053rd/2937 |
42.75% 1489th/3483 |
57.05% 2007th/3518 |
34.67% 1402nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.43% 237th/3685 |
6.01% 269th/4475 |
5.24% 272nd/5194 |
3.78% 239th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
0.44% 20th/4582 |
0.62% 32nd/5164 |
0.27% 20th/7313 |
0.32% 24th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.55% 22nd/3984 |
0.38% 17th/4487 |
0.28% 19th/6822 |
0.37% 23rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chloe"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chloe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.