At a glance
- In short
- Cloise is a unique and elegant name of American English origin, meaning "partition" or "enclosure."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1947 (#3,733)
- Babies in 1947
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,489 in 1920
- First recorded
- 1916
Meaning of Cloise
Cloise is a unique name with a distinct origin. It is predominantly used as a masculine name and has American English pronunciation as KLOYS (/klɔɪz/). The name Cloise is derived from the French word "cloison," meaning "partition" or "enclosure." This name carries an air of elegance and sophistication. Although not commonly heard, Cloise has been given to a small number of boys in the United States over the years. Its highest popularity was in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. While it may be considered rare today, choosing Cloise for your baby boy will undoubtedly make him stand out with a distinctive and stylish name choice.
How to pronounce Cloise
English
- Pronounced KLOYS /klɔɪz/
Popularity of Cloise in the U.S.
Cloise was last recorded in the U.S. in 1947, ranked #3,733 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,489 in 1920. It first appears in the records in 1916.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1916–1947 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | 3,733 | back (not recorded in 1936–1946) |
| 1935 | 5 | 3,645 | back (not recorded in 1927–1934) |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 6 | 3,867 | back (not recorded in 1921–1923) |
| 1920 | 7 | 3,489 | ▲ 247 |
| 1919 | 6 | 3,736 | ▼ 8 |
| 1918 | 6 | 3,728 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 5 | 3,897 | new |