THE most popular baby names in Victoria for 2021 have been announced.
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes revealed the Registry of Births, Death and Marriages top 100 baby names earlier this month.
Charlotte proved the most popular for baby girls, while Oliver maintained it’s position on the top of the boys list.
This is the eighth year Oliver has come out on top, with a whopping 4197 babies given the name during during it’s reign.
Under Oliver came Noah, Jack and Charlie, while Olivia Olivia, Isla, Amelia and Mia ranked just below Charlotte.
Although Oliver’s eight-year streak has proven impressive, it has not reached the popularity that John maintained for a total of 23 years in the 1900s.
Margaret was once an even more popular name than John – it sat atop the girls’ list for 24 years.
New additions to the top 100 are girl names Zoe and Willow, while the boys’ list saw no newcomers.
In 2021, 76,410 births were registered in Victoria, up from 74,620 in 2020.
“Picking a baby name can be an overwhelming time – hopefully these top 100 name lists provide some inspiration,” Ms Symes said.
“We’ve seen another challenging year to be a parent – especially of a newborn.
I wish all parents the very best as they welcome a happy new addition to their families.”
To see the top 100 most popular baby names visit: https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/names
