Australia’s most popular baby names for 2023 have been revealed PLUS we look at the names on the rise!
Charlotte may have been knocked off the #1 perch last year, but this year the name has reclaimed the throne.
Choosing a name for your baby is never easy, and while we all aim for a moniker that will be uniquely their own, there are definite naming trends in each generation that are difficult to ignore.
McCrindle’s annual research into Australia’s baby naming habits has been revealed and this year there are some interesting newbies making a debut in the top 100.
However, at the top of the charts not too much as changed. Isla, the name given to 1,539 Australian baby girls in 2021, rose from 4th position to debunk Charlotte from her long-standing number one baby girl name title in 2022, however that reign was short-lived and Charlotte has stepped back up to reclaim the crown, bumping Isla back down to #3 spot behind Amelia.
As for boys, Oliver held tight, claiming 10 years of uninterrupted reign since overtaking Jack as the number one boy’s name in 2013.
The most popular baby names in Australia for 2022/23
While girl names like Margot, Thea, Maeve, Eliana, Rosie, Remi, Millie, Hazel, Aurora, Freya, Nora and Peyton saw significant rises in popularity in the top 100, it was the classics that dominated the top 10.
- Charlotte (1,394)
- Amelia (1,374)
- Isla (1,355)
- Olivia (1,271)
- Mia (1,178)
- Ava (1,097)
- Matilda (1,054)
- Ella (1,030)
- Grace (1,002)
- Willow (993)
For boys, it was names like Reuben, Remy, Theo, Tommy, Roman, Louie, Alfie, Leon, Hamish and Darcy that made moves up the rankings, however the top 10 has once again remained pretty consistent with years past.
- Oliver (2,276)
- Noah (1,896)
- Leo (1,506)
- William (1,368)
- Henry (1,360)
- Jack (1,323)
- Theodore (1,313)
- Hudson (1,231)
- Charlie (1,230)
- Luca (1,131)
You can see McCrindle’s full research including the top 100 list here.
Baby naming trends in 2022/23
When it comes to choosing a baby name, there are a few common themes millennial parents are following.
Looking at the top 100 it is clear that while classic names are still popular for both baby boys and girls there are some other factors coming into play.
Shorter names are more common for boys. Out of the top 100 names, 86 are made up of only one or two syllables.
You can find one syllable boy names here.
As for girls, McCrindle found that it is likely that The Royal Family (and popular shows like Bridgerton and The Crown) continue to inspire more regal names for girls, with noble-associated names growing in popularity in recent years.
You can find Bridgerton baby name ideas here, and Royal moniker inspiration here.
Ina addition to the royal motivation, girl names are still very rooted in nature, with nature-inspired names such as Willow (#10), Ivy (#13), Daisy (#27), Poppy (#40), and Eden (#75) dominating the lists.
You can find nature-inspired baby names here.
Across the board, unique spelling and variations are trending, as parents look for distinctive ways to make traditional names stand out. While gender-neutral names are becoming increasingly popular.
You can find inspiration for gender-neutral baby names here.
The baby names making their debut in the Top 100 in 2022/23
The top 100 list did not remain completely unchanged. There were twelve baby names made their debut in 2022.
For boys that list included: Remy, Roman, Alfie, Reuben, Koa, Louie and Tommy. The newbies for girls were: Eliana, Thea, Margot, Maisie and Gracie.
This list proved the new trend that is baby names ending in ‘ie’ or ‘y’ sounds are here to stay!
You can see the best baby names ending in ‘ie’ here.
