UK girl's name
Cloey
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a diminutive form of Chloe.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cloey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cloey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2008. 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.
Cloey is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Cloey. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cloey ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Cloey.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cloey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Cloey mean?
The name Cloey is believed to have its origins in the Celtic language and culture. It is thought to be a diminutive or pet form of the name Chloe, which means "green shoot" or "blooming" in Greek. This suggests that the name Cloey may have been derived from the Greek name Chloe, which was likely adopted and adapted by the Celts in ancient times.
In the earliest records, the name Cloey appears to have been primarily used in Ireland and Scotland, where it was likely influenced by the Celtic languages and naming traditions. The earliest known use of the name Cloey dates back to the late 17th century, with records showing a Cloey MacNeil born in the Scottish Highlands in 1687.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Cloey was Cloey O'Flaherty, an Irish poet and storyteller who lived in the late 18th century. Her works, which celebrated Irish folklore and tradition, were instrumental in preserving many ancient Celtic tales and legends.
In the 19th century, the name gained some prominence with Cloey Cavendish (1815-1891), an English aristocrat and philanthropist who was known for her charitable works and advocacy for women's rights. She was a prominent figure in the early feminist movement and played a significant role in advancing the cause of women's education and suffrage.
Another notable figure with the name Cloey was Cloey Fitzpatrick (1867-1942), an Irish-American labor activist and organizer. She was a key figure in the labor movement of the early 20th century, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for factory workers, particularly women and immigrants.
In the realm of literature, Cloey Blackwood (1902-1978) was a celebrated Scottish author and poet known for her evocative depictions of rural life in the Scottish Highlands. Her works, which drew heavily from Celtic folklore and traditions, were acclaimed for their lyrical prose and vivid imagery.
While the name Cloey has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by several notable individuals who have left their mark across various fields, from literature and activism to philanthropy and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cloey over time
The chart below shows babies named Cloey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cloey, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cloey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cloey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4929 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Cloey
- 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
Cloey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cloey in the UK right now?
In 2008, Cloey was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Cloey most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Cloey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cloey?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a diminutive form of Chloe.
How many people are called Cloey in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Cloey across the 3 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.