Khloe
Khloe is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Green shoot, young foliage, or blooming.
Origin and history
Khloe is a modern variant spelling of Chloe, which derives from a Greek name meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. The 'K' spelling rose significantly in popularity in the United States during the late 2000s, influenced by contemporary pop culture. It remains a widely recognized modern given name for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
49,923 babies in the United States have been named Khloe since 1880. It ranks #586 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #198.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 9 |
| 1990-2000 | 259 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,926 |
| 2010-2019 | 33,835 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,894 |
Famous people named Khloe
- Khloé Kardashian: Media Personality, Businesswoman
Nicknames
Khlo
Fun facts
- The 'K' spelling gained substantial traction in the United States starting in the mid-2000s.
- The name stems from the Greek word khloē, which referred to the young green sprout of plants in spring.