How Many People Are Named Chloe?

Complete statistics for the name Chloe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chloe
Uncommon
Greek

Chloe means 'blooming' in Greek, symbolizing growth and beauty. That's about 1 in 1,362 Americans who have this name today, totaling around 242,302 people. With its peak popularity in 2009, it's clear that Chloe is a name for the younger generation.

~242,302
Living in US
1 in 1,362
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blooming
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Sunny Optimistic Confident
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

250,699
Worldwide Bearers
#12,997
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
242,302
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
916
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
885
🇨🇾 Cyprus
852
🇲🇾 Malaysia
608
🇧🇷 Brazil
553
🇿🇦 South Africa
531
🇸🇬 Singapore
471
🇧🇪 Belgium
427
🇳🇱 Netherlands
422

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
340 (0%)
♀ Female
241,962 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
225,234
Would be under 30 (91%)
18,433
Would be 30–60 (7%)
4,770
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 248,437 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
80
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chloe Through the Generations

Chloe has seen a surge in popularity since the late 20th century, reaching its peak in 2009 with 11,932 births. Today, nearly 91% of those named Chloe are under 30, reflecting its status as a modern choice. The average age of a person named Chloe is 19, indicating a significant portion of the name's bearers were born during the height of its popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 28,879
Texas 20,242
New York 14,482
Florida 13,463
Ohio 9,856
Illinois 9,107
Pennsylvania 8,404
Georgia 8,257
Michigan 7,918
North Carolina 7,758

⭐ Famous People Named Chloe

Chloe, also spelled Chloë, Chlöe, or Chloé, is a feminine name meaning "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. The name ultimately derives, through Greek, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵʰelh₃-, which relates to the colors yellow and green. In Greek the word refers to the young, green foliage or shoots of plants in spring. Χλόη was one of the many epithets of the goddess Demeter. The French spelling is Chloé.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chloe's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Chloe

How Many People Have the Name Chloe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 242,302 people in the United States currently share the name Chloe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,362 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Chloe a Common or Rare Name?

Chloe is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Chloe Mean?

Chloe means "blooming" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chloe in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chloe Most Popular?

The name Chloe reached peak popularity in 2009, with 11,932 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chloe?

Approximately 242,302 people named Chloe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 248,437. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,362 Americans.

Is Chloe a rare name?

Chloe is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,362 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chloe mean?

Chloe means "blooming" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Chloe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chloe are male and 100% are female.

When was Chloe most popular?

Chloe peaked in 2009 with 11,932 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US242,302
All-Time Births248,437
1 in X1 in 1,362
RarityUncommon
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2009
World Rank#12,997
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.