UK girl's name
Chloee
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "young green shoot" or "blooming".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chloee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Chloee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Chloee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chloee ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 girls were registered as Chloee.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chloee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Chloee mean?
The name Chloee is derived from the Greek word "chloros," meaning "green shoot" or "fresh." It originated in ancient Greece and was often associated with the goddess of vegetation and fertility, Demeter. The name likely symbolized new life, growth, and the lushness of nature.
In Greek mythology, Chloee was one of the many names given to the goddess Demeter. The name also appears in the works of ancient Greek poets and playwrights, such as Euripides' tragedy "Hippolytus," where Chloee is a character representing youthful beauty and innocence.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Chloee is found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from around 46 to 120 AD. He mentions a woman named Chloee who was a priestess in the temple of Demeter.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Chloee. One of the most famous was Chloee Flavius (born around 368 AD), a Byzantine empress who was the wife of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. She played a significant role in promoting Christianity during her reign.
Another notable Chloee was the 17th-century French writer and feminist Chloee de Graffigny (1695-1758). She was known for her novel "Letters of a Peruvian Woman," which explored themes of cultural differences and women's rights.
In the realm of art, Chloee Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842) was a renowned French painter who became one of the most celebrated portraitists of the late 18th century. Her works often depicted the aristocracy and members of the French royal family.
The name Chloee also has literary connections, with Chloee Wofford (1938-2021), better known as Toni Morrison, being one of the most influential and acclaimed American authors of the 20th century. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 for her powerful explorations of the Black experience in America.
Finally, the name Chloee has made its mark in the world of sports, with Chloee Kelly (born 1997) being a professional soccer player who played for the England national team and helped them win the European Championship in 2022.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chloee over time
The chart below shows babies named Chloee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chloee, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chloee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chloee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4873 | 13 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2683 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Chloee
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Chloee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chloee in the UK right now?
In 2010, Chloee was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Chloee most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Chloee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chloee?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "young green shoot" or "blooming".
How many people are called Chloee in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Chloee across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.