Chole
2025 SSA
About Chole
Chole is a feminine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Chloe, which comes from Greek meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot.' This alternative spelling has existed throughout history but remains much less common than the traditional form. In some instances, Chole might have emerged from pronunciation differences across cultures or as a unique spelling choice by parents. The name has a gentle, flowing quality despite the spelling variation. While some might view it as a simple misspelling, others embrace Chole as a distinctive twist on a classic name. Its similarity to the word 'cholé' (bile) in French medical terminology has possibly limited its adoption in French-speaking regions.
Pronounced KOH-lee.
As of October 2026, Chole ranked #4088 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2091 for girls in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,378 | 77 | 43.1 |
| 2015 | #3,035 | 56 | 31.4 |
| 2016 | #3,533 | 44 | 24.8 |
| 2017 | #3,497 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #2,692 | 64 | 37.6 |
| 2019 | #3,806 | 39 | 23.2 |
| 2020 | #3,065 | 52 | 32.2 |
| 2021 | #3,401 | 46 | 28 |
| 2022 | #3,611 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2023 | #3,600 | 43 | 26.8 |
| 2024 | #3,578 | 43 | 26.5 |
| 2025 | #4,088 | 35 | 21.8 |