Naming your baby isn’t exactly a decision to take lightly. Some names are easy to rule out – like naming them after anyone who’s ever mildly annoyed you – but picking the perfect name? That’s a lifelong contract you’re signing on their behalf. Do you jump on the trend wagon and copy your favourite celeb (hello to all the Rocky’s and Blue’s out there) or opt for something meaningful, like your grandmother’s name, your favourite flower or a sentimental song lyric? Well, a list of Australia’s ten most popular baby names in 2024 has been released, so you can choose whether to use it as inspiration or be a bit more unique.
This year’s list of top baby names, published by McCrindle, is particularly special as it marks the final chapter of Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024). While trends come and go, the list proves that some names are here for the long haul, including both the top boy and girl names in 2024.
For boys, Oliver continues its 11-year streak as the top baby boy name, only missing out on first place four times during Gen Alpha. The top ten hasn’t changed since last year, with Noah, Henry and Leo following closely behind. However, some names slightly shuffled: Luca jumped from tenth in 2023 to seventh in 2024, Hudson climbed from eighth to sixth, and Theodore moved up from seventh to fifth. Meanwhile, Jack dropped from sixth to tenth place.
As for the girls, Isla claimed the top spot as Australia’s most popular baby name in Australia in 2024, rising from third place in 2023 and dethroning Charlotte into third place. Amelia held steady in second, with Olivia firm in fourth, Mia unmoved in fifth, Ava solid in sixth and Matilda locked in seventh. The top ten welcomed fresh entrants Harper, Lily and Hazel, kicking out 2023 favourites Ella, Grace and Willow.
When it comes to overall trends, 30 per cent of Gen Alpha parents named their child after family, while 21 per cent were influenced by baby name websites, ten per cent by social media, nine per cent by the top 100 baby names from previous years and seven per cent by celebrities. Parents are also increasingly turning to names traditionally associated with the opposite gender, like Billy and Billie; Olive, Olivia and Oliver; and Remy and Remi.
Names to watch in 2025 include Miles, Tommy and August for boys, and Cleo, Nina and Ada for girls. Meanwhile, we’ll be seeing less baby boys named Connor, Charles and Remy, and fewer girls named Eden, Claire and Gracie.
You can take a look at the most popular baby names in Australia in 2024 here, or see our snapshot below.
The 10 most popular boys names in Australia for 2024:
- Oliver
- Noah
- Henry
- Leo
- Theodore
- Hudson
- Luca
- William
- Charlie
- Jack
The 10 most popular girls names in Australia for 2024:
- Isla
- Amelia
- Charlotte
- Olivia
- Mia
- Ava
- Matilda
- Harper
- Lily
- Hazel