Source: Australian Capital Territory – State Government
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Released 27/12/2025
Evelyn and Oliver were the most popular ACT baby names in 2025, according to Access Canberra birth registration data.
Oliver has been in the top 10 each year since 2008, previously topping the list in 2022, 2019 and 2010. It’s the first time Evelyn has taken the top spot, but it has been a top 10 name in six previous lists.
Hazel and Grace rounded out the top three girl names, with Charlotte and Lily sharing 4th place. 2025 marks a return for Lily, which last appeared in the top 10 in 2012.
Olivia, which shared the 6th place this year with Isla and Matilda, has appeared in every top 10 (except for 2016) since 1998. Last year’s number one, Amelia, remained in the top 10 at number nine.
Henry, the second most popular boy name, has been a regular top 10 entrant since 2014, previously topping the list in 2023 and 2021.
2024’s favourite boy name, Noah, placed third this year, with Levi, Elijah and Oscar rounded out the top five. Levi and Elijah have both appeared in the top 10 just once before, tying 10th place in 2022.
The 10 most registered baby names for 2025 are:
Girl names
1 Evelyn
2 Hazel
3 Grace
=4 Charlotte
=4 Lily
=6 Isla
=6 Matila
=6 Olivia
9 Amelia
10 Eleanor
Boy names
1 Oliver
2 Henry
3 Noah
4 Levi
=5 Elijah
=5 Oscar
=7 Liam
=7 Muhammad
=7 Theodore
10 Charlie
*Note: Data accurate as of 15 December 2025, figures may change with babies registered in the last weeks of 2025.
As of 15 December, there were 6039 births registered in the ACT for 2025. This is comparable with 6085 registered in 2024.
Registration of births is compulsory and must be done within the first six months of a child being born.
For more information on birth registration, visit the Access Canberra website.
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Tara Cheyne, MLA | Media Releases