Released 28/12/2023
Amelia, Charlotte and Henry have taken the top spots for most popular baby names in the ACT for 2023. This is the fourth year in a row Charlotte has been (equal) number one.
The top 10 female baby names feature a few ‘newcomers’ to the list. Five names not seen in last year’s list have cracked 2023’s top ten: Chloe, Eleanor, Violet, Harper and Mia. However, none were popular enough to bump Charlotte or Amelia from the top spot. Charlotte has been in the top 10 baby names every year since 2003.
For males, Henry beat out long running competitor Oliver (2022’s most popular male name) for first place. Alexander, Oscar, Jack, Charlie, Hudson and Muhammad are all new names to the top 10 list, compared to last year. Henry has remained in the top 10 most popular names since 2016.
The ten most registered baby names for 2023 are:
Female Names:
1 - Amelia (=)
1 - Charlotte (=)
3 - Ava
4 - Chloe
5 - Evelyn
6 - Eleanor (=)
6 - Violet (=)
8 - Isla (=)
8 - Olivia (=)
10 - Harper (=)
10 - Mia (=)
Male Names:
1 - Henry
1 - Oliver
3 - Theodore (=)
3 - William (=)
5 - Alexander
6 - Oscar
7 - Jack (=)
7 - Noah (=)
9 - Thomas
10 - Charlie (=)
10 - Hudson (=)
10 - Muhammad (=)
*Note: Data accurate as of 12 December 2023, numbers may increase with babies registered in the last weeks of 2023.
In 2023, 5,983 babies were registered in the ACT, a decrease from the 6,200 registered in 2022.
While having a new baby is an exciting time, we also recognise that it’s an incredibly busy time for many families. That’s why Access Canberra has made it easier for parents and carers to register a child born in the ACT.
Registration of births is compulsory and must be done within the first six months of a child being born. It’s easy and can be done in just minutes on the Access Canberra website by using the online birth registration form.
The issuing of a birth certificate typically occurs within 15 business days of receiving an application, but times may vary during busy periods.
For more information on registering the birth of your newborn visit www.act.gov.au/birthregistration.
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Tara Cheyne, MLA | Media Releases