Kloe

Meaning & origin

Kloe is a respelling of Chloe that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1991, during a period when parents began favoring alternative spellings to personalize classic names. The name reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking 4067th, but has since experienced a gradual decline, with its trajectory falling since 2009. In the most recent year (2025), Kloe was given to roughly 1 in 46,000 newborns, placing it far outside the mainstream. The states of California and Texas recorded the highest usage, reflecting the spelling's appeal in diverse, trend-conscious regions. While the name remains uncommon, its connection to the well-established Chloe gives it a familiar root, and the spelling Kloe offers a streamlined, modern alternative for parents seeking something distinctive.

Kloe is a modern phonetic respelling of Chloe, which derives from the Greek word 'chloē' (χλόη), meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming.' The name Chloe appears in Greek mythology as an epithet of the goddess Demeter and gained popularity in English-speaking countries from the 19th century onward. The variant Kloe, introduced later, reflects a trend toward simplified or phonetic spellings that maintain the original pronunciation.