Name meaning & stats
Chloe
Chloe means “young green shoot” (Ancient Greek origin). 250,910 US babies since 1940, peak 2009. Notable Chloes are 3.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“young green shoot”
Ancient GreekWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2009
250,910 US babies were named Chloe between 1940 and 2025.
Where Chloes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 3.1× | High · 32 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 31 people |
| Model | 1.8× | Medium · 16 people |
| Basketball player | 1.6× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Chloes show up 3.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Chloe is the main spelling
- Chloe 99%
- Chloee 1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2009)