Isla Tops Girls' Names, Oliver Leads for Boys

VIC Premier

Isla has been crowned the most popular baby name for girls for the first time in Victoria, while Oliver has nabbed an 11-year winning streak as the most popular boys' name.

Minister for Government Services Natalie Hutchins today visited the Royal Women's Hospital to release the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages Victoria lists of the top 100 popular baby names for boys and girls in 2024.

Isla came in ahead of Charlotte, Amelia and Mia, taking the prime spot for the first time since it entered the top 100 most popular baby names in 2008.

Oliver has reserved the top seat since 2014, followed by Noah and Henry for two consecutive years.

In the top 10 list for boys, Theodore jumped from spot 14 to 4, while Muhammad and Xavier made the top 20 instead of Alexander and Sebastian.

Among girls, Lily took position number 10 in place of Ava, while Ruby and Mila entered the top 20 at the expense of Willow and Zoe.

Oliver is competing to break the all-time record for most popular boys' name, but will need to stay on top for another 13 years. John holds the longest running top baby name for boys, clocking an impressive 23 years from 1929 to 1951.

Some of the less common girls names in the top 100 were Riley, Claire and Clara, while Isaiah, Elias, Bodhi and Maverick were the biggest sliders amongst the boys.

In 2024, 79,239 births were registered in Victoria, including 389 Islas and 570 Olivers.

Parents are encouraged within the first 60 days to register their baby's name and can do so easily online with the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.

For the full list of popular baby names visit bdm.vic.gov.au/names.

As stated by Minister for Government Services Natalie Hutchins

"Congratulations to all the new Islas and Olivers who topped the name charts for 2024."

"Naming little ones is a wonderful moment for parents - but settling on the name is not always an easy decision."

"We're making sure registrations are as easy and smooth as possible for parents, so they can enjoy time with the newest member of their family."

Top 20 Girls and Boys 2024

RankName Total2023 RankRankName Total 2023 Rank
1Isla38951Oliver5701
2Charlotte38222Noah4622
3Amelia38013Henry3593
4Mia32744Leo3484
5Hazel31665Theodore34814
6Olivia30936Luca3466
7Matilda27977Charlie3415
8Grace26898Jack3347
9Ella264109Archie2928
10Lily2591110Levi28911
11Harper2521211Hudson2879
12Ava250812William28412
13Ivy2481713Oscar26218
14Ruby2292114Thomas25910
15Chloe2281315Harvey25815
16Sienna2241816Elijah25416
17Evelyn2191517Lucas25113
18Sophie2181418Muhammad23827
19Isabella2141619James22519
20Mila2132220Xavier21128
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