The game of the name - Victoria's top baby names for 2024

We're excited to announce the top baby names in Victoria for 2024.

The top 5 is often a close battle between many names we're familiar with. But how did they rise to popularity, and how does this change over time?

2024 chart toppers

Let's see who made it to the top 5 for 2024!

Tip: Click the chart arrows to swap between girl and boy names.

How did they get there?

Below, we can see how last year's top 5 names rose to become the most popular.

Tip: Click 'Replay' to start the animation from the start.

Times have changed

Name fashions can be fleeting, but there are some names that have had an iron grip at certain periods in time. A hundred years ago, Margaret held onto the top spot for almost a quarter of a century!

Special mention to James and William, who are still popular after all these years.

Far out, groovy, epic, YOLO, skibidi

We couldn't explore these signposts in history without exploiting the generational divide. So Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z - here's some fodder for your next argument with your parents, siblings or children.

Michael, John, David, Peter and Robert - the charts are telling us that you're more likely to be a Baby Boomer.

Jessica, Sarah, Emily, Stephanie, Rebecca - we're a long way from the 90s now, but you all had a chance to shine.

What lies ahead?

We hope you enjoyed our name game journey.

So tell us: what will 2025 bring? Will Oliver stay popular or is it time for Henry to steal the top spot? Can Charlotte outdo Isla?

Make your predictions now and check in with us in about 12 months for the top baby names of 2025.

Graphics made with flourish.studio.