New baby name replaces Aussie fave in Victoria’s top 100 list

A popular baby name has fallen out of favour, making way for a new Aussie favourite, recent data has revealed.

A popular baby name has fallen out of favour, making way for a new Aussie favourite, recent data has revealed.

Isla has taken the number one name for girls for the first time in Victoria, according to The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, which recently unveiled its top 100 popular baby names for 2024.

As a result, Amelia dropped to third place after just a year in lead position, while Charlotte held second place, the Herald Sun reported.

Also in the top 10 were Mia, Hazel, Olivia, Matilda, Grace, Ella and Lily.

A total of 389 little girls in Victoria were named Isla, beating Charlotte (382) and Amelia (380).

Isla has been crowned the number one girls baby name in Victoria, knocking Amelia down to spot 3. Picture: iStock

The name’s surge in popularity follows national data which saw Isla take out the top spot nationwide last year, McCrindle’s 2024 Australian Baby Names report revealed.

There was less drama in the boy department, with Oliver retaining the top spot for the 11th year in a row.

Behind Oliver on the list of most common boy names for the past year was Noah, Henry, Leo, Theodore, Luca and Charlie.

Theodore had a big boost in popularity in 2024, jumping from spot 14 to four, while Muhammad and Xavier made the top 20 instead of Alexander and Sebastian, according to the Herald Sun.

Oliver has remained the top boys name for the 11th year in a row. Picture: iStock

The new Victoria list comes after it was revealed Aussies are shunning long names in favour of shorter variations. Charles, a boys name that was particularly popular in the 90s and early 2000, dropped in popularity last year nationwide, while the abbreviated version Charlie has shot up dramatically.

Similarly, Ollie – a shortened nickname for Oliver – has also debuted on the McCrindle list, cementing the new trend.

Top 20 boys names in Victoria

1. Oliver

2. Noah

3. Henry

4. Leo

5. Theodore

6. Luca

7. Charlie

8. Jack

9. Archie

10. Levi

11. Hudson

12. William

13. Oscar

14. Thomas

15. Harvey

16. Elijah

17. Lucas

18. Muhammad

19. James

20. Xavier

National data shows Aussie parents are favouring shorter names. Picture: iStock

Top 20 girls names in Victoria

1. Isla

2. Charlotte

3. Amelia

4. Mia

5. Hazel

6. Olivia

7. Matilda

8. Grace

9. Ella

10. Lily

11. Harper

12. Ava

13. Ivy

14. Ruby

15. Chloe

16. Sienna

17. Evelyn

18. Sophie

19. Isabella

20. Mila

Originally published as New baby name replaces Aussie fave in Victoria’s top 100 list