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Are Ruby and Chloe already dated?

31 replies

RosieAnnie · 24/03/2024 12:27

Just wondering. I really like them, but I get the impression that they are getting less popular rather quickly. What's your personal impression?

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B0G0F · 24/03/2024 13:14

Chloe was over-popular in the late 1990s so seems dated. Ruby's a popular name for a dog where I am.

Moreteaandchocolate · 24/03/2024 13:09

I think that although they’ve passed their peak popularity, they’ve stood the test of time and don’t sound too dated to me - I think they’ll stay around in the top 100 for generations as “modern classics”. As someone else said, I don’t think they’re going to dive out of usage rarely to be used again, like some names do. I love both names and would happily call a child one of them.

BoleynMemories13 · 24/03/2024 13:00

Still plenty of Rubys around in my experience. It may have peeked in the 2010s but it definitely doesn't feel 'dated' yet.

Chloe is still usable but does feel a bit more dated to me as it was so ridiculously popular in the 90s/00s. Chloe hasn't really been overly popular for the last 15 years or more. You certainly don't hear of too many under the age of 10.

Out of the two, I prefer Ruby. I've worked with a couple of really bitchy Chloes who put me off the name. I imagine it's quite popular among new parents these days, as Chloe has to be one of the top names for 20-30 somethings. So many of the mums at school seem to be Chloe, Sophie or Jess these days.

SallyWD · 24/03/2024 12:58

I wouldn't say so. Yes they were more popular some years ago but they're still good names. They're not dated in the way name like Nigel, Roger, Shirley and Linda are.
I think they're lovely names and pretty timeless. I know Rubys and Shirleys of all ages - young and old

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 24/03/2024 12:46

Yup, they’ve aged out again now.

DontGiveADuck · 24/03/2024 12:43

About ten years ago (when I was pregnant) they were massively popular. So I tend to meet tween/teenagers called Ruby and Chloe now.

(I work with children).