Cloe
Cloe is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Green shoot or young sprout.
Origin and history
Cloe is a spelling variant of the Greek name Chloe, meaning green shoot or blooming. It gained modest popularity in the United States as an alternative modern spelling. While less common than the traditional spelling with an 'h', it remains a recognized choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,922 babies in the United States have been named Cloe since 1880. It ranks #2818 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1771.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.5 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 24 |
| 1890-1900 | 39 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 68 |
| 1940-1950 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 394 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,200 |
| 2010-2019 | 662 |
| 2020-2029 | 330 |
Famous people named Cloe
- Cloe Wilder: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Cloe is a simplified spelling of Chloe, omitting the silent letter 'h'.
- The root name was used in ancient Greece as an epithet for Demeter, representing the young vegetation of spring.