Are Ruby and Chloe already dated?

[RosieAnnie]

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

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).

Yup, they’ve aged out again now.

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

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.

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.

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

I know so many Chloe’s who are all around 22-25ish.

I think it’s a lovely name though

I like Chloe, not keen on Ruby.

My DD is 17 and has a friend the same age called Ruby. I don't think it's that popular now.

Yes, both were over popular and have since fallen out of fashion and sound dated, especially Chloë

They're not dated in the way name like Nigel, Roger, Shirley and Linda are.

Give it another 30 years

I think of Ruby of a dogs name, never met a human called Ruby (that I know of obviously).

Chloe yes very popular nineties name. Not a massive fan of the name, think it will be one of those names like Sharon/Kevin/Karen/Nigel that date pretty badly.

I would say yes ever so slightly, but not enough to raise any eyebrows.

No I don’t think so, I meet a lot of teen Rubys and 20s and 30s Chloes, but they are frequently still used for babies

Chloe - no it won’t, it was never that popular and is a classic name used here for centuries. It’s still quite popular.

@theduchessofspork , Babies called Chloe in England & Wales since 1996 (darkgreener.com) says otherwise.

I think they are both lovely names, and not dated. I wouldn’t be surprised to meet a baby called Chloe or Ruby, like I would be if I met a baby called Tracey

Wow, Chloe really fell of a cliff there! I agree that it feels dated, and not in a good way.

Chloe was a 90s name and Ruby late 00s-2010s.

For anyone who's interested:
Babies called Tracy in England & Wales since 1996 (darkgreener.com)
Babies called Tracey in England & Wales since 1996 (darkgreener.com)
Babies called Tracie in England & Wales since 1996 (darkgreener.com)

I'm 30 next week and there were 4 Chloe's in my room, and after school I worked with a few two so it's definetly a 90's name I'd say. I really like Ruby I'd of used it for my 2 girls if OH had agreed.

I was at work the other day and there was a little girl about 1 named Amy and it was slightly odd to hear, Chloe, Amy, Megan, Danielle, Rachel they're all 90's names and to hear them now is a little strange to me. Megan seems to be coming back though so maybe Chloe is too, just hope my 90's name dosnt come back 😳

I meant year

Ruby is very popular around here - mostly 11+ age kids.
I absolutely hate the name tbh along with Lily, Sophie, and Ava.

Chloe is better. I only know one.

That’s true. I can’t imagine a baby Amy now. It was very common about 20 years ago @Whoopsadaisy900

My Chloe is in her mid-40s. It was relatively rare when we named her.