Declining since 2007, #2,751 for girls today.
Popularity of Cloe since 1883
Babies named Cloe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 24 |
| 1890s | 39 |
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 394 |
| 2000s | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 662 |
| 2020s | 330 |
Meaning & origin
Cloe is a variant spelling of Chloe that has been in use since at least 1883, the year it first appeared in U.S. records. Its popularity peaked in 2008, when it reached its highest rank, but has since been on a declining trajectory, falling steadily from 2007 onward. In 2025, Cloe ranked 2,751, with about 1 in 25,924 newborns receiving the name. The name is most common in Florida, New York, and Texas, reflecting its appeal across diverse regions. While the spelling Cloe has never matched the widespread success of the standard Chloe, it offers a streamlined alternative for parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive look.
Cloe is a variant spelling of Chloe, which derives from the Greek word χλόη (khlóē) meaning "green shoot" or "blooming." In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, associated with fertility and the verdant earth. The name was adopted by early Christians and later became popular in English-speaking countries. The spelling Cloe emerged as a simplified form, particularly used in the 19th century.
Where Cloe is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cloe” around the world
Where Cloe lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
85
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clo, Chloe
Sibling names for Cloe
Names that share Cloe's style, for a brother or sister.
