Chloe
Meaning: Blooming; young green shoot
Origin: Greek — from khloe (χλόη), meaning a fresh green sprout or young plant
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #17
Total births: 16,633
History: Chloe surged in the 2000s as one of Australia's trendiest names. Young & Jackson's 'Chloe' painting in Melbourne is one of Australia's most famous artworks — a nude that has watched over Melbourne drinkers since 1909. The name carries unexpected Australian art history.
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| Current rank (2025) | #7 |
| Babies named Chloe in 2025 | 266 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 16,633 |
| Peak year | 2008 (634 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1985–2025 (41 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Chloe
What does the name Chloe mean?
Chloe means “Blooming; young green shoot” from Greek — from khloe (χλόη), meaning a fresh green sprout or young plant roots.
What is the origin of the name Chloe?
Chloe has Greek — from khloe (χλόη), meaning a fresh green sprout or young plant origin. The traditional meaning is “Blooming; young green shoot”.
How popular is Chloe in Australia?
Chloe ranked #7 in Australia in 2025 — given to 266 babies that year.
When was Chloe most popular?
Chloe peaked in 2008 with 634 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Chloe a boy or girl name?
Chloe is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Chloes in registered births are female.
How long has Chloe been recorded in Australia?
Chloe appears in birth records in Australia across 41 years — from 1985 through 2025.