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Move over Oliver and Olivia – a fresh batch of baby names is bubbling up in NSW. New data released by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has revealed that eight newcomers have cracked the state’s Top 100 baby names list for 2025.
The biggest mover on the boys’ side is Fletcher, which made the highest debut of the year at number 67 with 119 babies given the name. It’s joined by fellow new entries Rory, August and Micah, suggesting parents are leaning into names that strike a balance between classic and contemporary. For girls, four names have newly entered the Top 100: Amira, Mabel, Maggie and Celine. The mix of new additions to the list points to a clear trend towards revived vintage choices.
Despite the new arrivals, the very top of the charts remains firmly unchanged. Noah continues to hold its spot as the most popular boys’ name in NSW, while Charlotte once again leads the girls’ list, extending trends that have dominated throughout the early 2020s.
According to NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib, the shifting list offers a snapshot of how tastes are evolving.
“While classic names remain strong, it’s exciting to see new names breaking through and becoming part of the next generation,” he said.
“Choosing a name is a very special time for families and it’s always interesting to see the names that will shape classrooms, communities and futures across NSW.”
The Registry also noted just how dramatically naming trends change over time: almost all of the names that topped the charts in 1952 have now disappeared from today’s Top 100 entirely.
To mark the release of this year’s list, a limited-edition commemorative birth certificate has also been launched as part of the Registry’s 170th Anniversary Collection – a collab with the State Library of NSW featuring botanical artwork and delicate little butterflies.
All births in NSW must be registered with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, which gives a child their legal identity and enables access to government services such as education and Centrelink. These were the faves in the state for last year's batch of babies.
The top girls’ names in NSW in 2025
- Charlotte
- Amelia
- Isla
- Olivia
- Mia
- Sophia
- Lily
- Chloe
- Hazel
- Sienna
The top boys’ names in NSW in 2025:
- Noah
- Oliver
- Theodore
- Luca
- Leo
- Henry
- Elijah
- Hudson
- Levi
- Jack
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