In 2025, Oliver and Noah consistently appeared in the top 10 for baby boy names across all Australian jurisdictions, with Oliver maintaining its position as the number one boys' name nationally for the twelfth consecutive year. For baby girls, Charlotte, Isla, and Amelia were the most popular names, with Amelia topping the list in the Northern Territory and ranking highly in other states.
Oliver has maintained its position as the number one boys' name nationally for the twelfth consecutive year.
National Trends and Popularity
Across Australia, data compiled from Births, Deaths, and Marriages registries revealed the most chosen names:
- Top Boy Names: Oliver, Noah
- Top Girl Names: Charlotte, Isla, Amelia
Specific regional highlights include:
- ACT: Evelyn (girls) and Oliver (boys) were most popular. Oliver has been a top name since 2008.
- NSW: Noah (542 births) and Charlotte (403 births) maintained their top spots for the third time in four years.
- NT: Amelia was the most popular girl's name, meaning 'hardworking', while Noah led for boys.
- SA: Charlotte (95 births) and Oliver (122 births) were the most popular names.
- TAS: Charlotte and Noah led the lists. George was a unique entry in the boys' top 10 for Tasmania.
- VIC: Noah (over 500 births) and Charlotte (362 births) were the top choices. Ava was exclusive to Victoria's top 10 girls' list.
- WA: Isla was the most popular girl's name, and Noah topped the boys' list.
Demographer's Insights
Demographer Mark McCrindle noted several trends in baby naming:
- 100-Year Return: Parents are increasingly selecting names popular in their great-grandparents' era, such as Greyson, Theodore, Grace, Penelope, and Ava, balancing uniqueness with tradition.
- Generational Shift: Names popular 50 years ago (e.g., Michael, Craig, Nicole, Karen) are no longer in the top 100.
- Parental Influence: Generation Z parents are turning to baby name consultants and even artificial intelligence for inspiration.
- Royal Family Impact: The royal family remains the biggest influence on name popularity, as their choices often align with the traditional names Australian parents seek.
The royal family remains the biggest influence on name popularity, as their choices often align with the traditional names Australian parents seek.
Darwin parents Abbey and Tom Kiem named their daughter Amelia after two weeks, a name they chose for its traditional, feminine, and strong qualities, unknowingly selecting the NT's most popular girl's name for 2025. Their son is named Oliver, another consistently popular choice.