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Cloe
Pronounced KLOH-eh /ˈklo.e/Medium
Meaning: Green shootMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Cloe is the Spanish spelling of a name whose sense is 'green shoot', an image of spring and fresh growth. It sits within a wider family of spellings used across languages, from the familiar Chloe to the accented Chloé and Chloë. The trimmed Cloe keeps the pronunciation while dropping the silent letters.
Across its variations the sound holds steady even as the look changes, from the French Chloé to the Spanish Cloè and the playful Khloe. Cloe is the cleanest, most phonetic version of the set.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Cloe mean?
Cloe is usually explained as meaning 'green shoot' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.
How do you pronounce Cloe?
It's commonly said KLOH-eh /ˈklo.e/.
Is Cloe a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cloe is used as a girl name.
How popular is Cloe?
In 2024, Cloe ranked #2772 in the U.S. for girls, with 61 births recorded.