At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1942 (#4,622)
- Babies in 1942
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,036 in 1887
- First recorded
- 1885
Meaning of Chlora
Chlora is a female name with English origins. It is also sometimes spelled as Chloris. Chlora has a long history, with records of its use dating back to the late 19th century in the United States. While it may not be a very common name today, Chlora has been given to several newborns throughout the years, particularly in the early 20th century. Although it does not have any specific associations or meanings attached to it, Chlora carries a unique and distinctive sound that can make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Chlora
English
- Pronounced KLOHR-uh /ˈklɔrə/
Popularity of Chlora in the U.S.
Chlora was last recorded in the U.S. in 1942, ranked #4,622 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,036 in 1887. It first appears in the records in 1885.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1885–1942 28 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 4,622 | back (not recorded in 1935–1941) |
| 1934 | 6 | 3,802 | back (not recorded in 1931–1933) |
| 1930 | 12 | 2,552 | back (not recorded in 1929) |
| 1928 | 7 | 3,743 | ▲ 543 |
| 1927 | 6 | 4,286 | back (not recorded in 1924–1926) |
| 1923 | 6 | 4,376 | ▲ 69 |
| 1922 | 6 | 4,445 | ▼ 1,936 |
| 1921 | 14 | 2,509 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,817 | back (not recorded in 1918) |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,713 | ▲ 704 |
| 1916 | 5 | 4,417 | ▼ 1,891 |
| 1915 | 11 | 2,526 | ▲ 662 |
| 1914 | 6 | 3,188 | back (not recorded in 1911–1913) |
| 1910 | 10 | 1,521 | back (not recorded in 1909) |
| 1908 | 5 | 2,101 | back (not recorded in 1906–1907) |
| 1905 | 6 | 1,696 | back (not recorded in 1900–1904) |
| 1899 | 5 | 1,596 | back (not recorded in 1898) |
| 1897 | 6 | 1,385 | ▲ 31 |
| 1896 | 6 | 1,416 | ▲ 176 |
| 1895 | 5 | 1,592 | ▼ 239 |
| 1894 | 6 | 1,353 | ▼ 76 |
| 1893 | 6 | 1,277 | ▲ 1 |
| 1892 | 6 | 1,278 | ▲ 54 |
| 1891 | 5 | 1,332 | ▼ 122 |
| 1890 | 6 | 1,210 | ▲ 69 |
| 1889 | 5 | 1,279 | back (not recorded in 1888) |
| 1887 | 6 | 1,036 | back (not recorded in 1886) |
| 1885 | 5 | 1,047 | new |