Holding steady.
Popularity of Chloris since 1897
Babies named Chloris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chloris's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chloris is a Greek botanical name that has never found broad popularity in the United States. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1897, but even then it was given to only 5 baby girls per million, a level of rarity that persists through the latest year (2025) with an incidence of fewer than 1 in 1 million births. Its peak year remains 1897, and the trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage ever since. Despite its obscurity, Chloris carries a distinct mythological and floral association that appeals to parents seeking a truly unique classical name. The name has never been recorded in any state's top baby names, underscoring its status as a rare but legitimate historical choice.
Chloris is derived from the Greek word χλωρός (chloros), meaning 'greenish-yellow' or 'pale green.' In Greek mythology, Chloris was a nymph associated with flowers and spring. The name appears infrequently in English-speaking records from the late 19th century onward, likely drawn from classical literature.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chloe, Lori
Variants: Chlöe, Chloe
Sibling names for Chloris
Names that share Chloris's style, for a brother or sister.
