Australian Name Generator

Five Australian first names a press, from New South Wales's top 100 lists since 1952, each with its best place.

GrahameBoys' name, best place in New South Wales: 71, in 1955. In the yearly top 100 in 9 years, 1952 to 1960.
EllaGirls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 2007. In the yearly top 100 in 28 years, 1998 to 2025.
TerenceBoys' name, best place in New South Wales: 48, in 1953. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1952 to 1964.
CharlotteGirls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 9 years, first in 2012. In the yearly top 100 in 36 years, 1989 to 2025.
KellieGirls' name, best place in New South Wales: 40, in 1978. In the yearly top 100 in 17 years, 1968 to 1984.

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How it works

This Australian name generator draws five first names per press from 117 that charted in New South Wales between 1952 and 2025: names that reached first or second place, and names no other list here held when it was built.

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Names that charted in Australia

77 cards are names the registry's top 100 lists hold and this site's other name lists did not when this one was built: Leanne, Narelle and Bronwyn did best before 1970, Jarrod, Tayla and Jye later. The other 40 reached first or second place in some year: Jessica was first in 15 years and Kylie second from 1971 to 1974.

Narrow by years

Use the menu under the button for girls' or boys' names, and More filters for the years a name did best: before 1980, 1980 to 1999, or 2000 on. A card gives the best place, its year, and the years the name spent in the top 100.

Tips

The registry's open data lists first names only, so this page has no surnames.
Kerry charted for girls and for boys, and its card gives both.

Questions and answers

What are some Australian names?

Leanne, Belinda, Kristy, Narelle, Bronwyn, Garry, Graeme and Jarrod all spent years in New South Wales's top 100 and were on none of this site's other name lists when this one was built. Kylie reached second place in 1971 and Lachlan in 2005.

What are the most popular names in Australia?

In New South Wales in 2025 the three most registered boys' names were Noah, Oliver and Theodore, and the three most registered girls' names Charlotte, Amelia and Olivia. Other states keep their own lists.

Are these real Australian names?

Yes. Every name is in the New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages' open data of the 100 most registered names for each year from 1952 to 2025, read on 2 October 2026. It is one state's register, not a count for Australia.

Does it make Australian last names?

No. The registry's open data holds first names only, so every card is a first name.

All 117 Australian names

Girls' names 81

Abbey Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 37, in 2002. In the yearly top 100 in 15 years, 1996 to 2010.
Aimee Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 68, in 1990. In the yearly top 100 in 6 years, 1983 to 1993.
Alyce Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 65, in 1987. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1986 to 1988.
Amanda Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1980. In the yearly top 100 in 46 years, 1954 to 1999.
Amelia Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 1 year, first in 2020. In the yearly top 100 in 39 years, 1985 to 2025.
Annabel Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 100, in 2012. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 2012.
Ashlee Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 53, in 1988. In the yearly top 100 in 9 years, 1986 to 1995.
Ashleigh Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 13, in 1993. In the yearly top 100 in 21 years, 1985 to 2005.

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Girls' names, continued

Belinda Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 6, in 1974. In the yearly top 100 in 36 years, 1957 to 1992.
Beverley Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 42, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 9 years, 1952 to 1960.
Britney Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 87, in 2000. In the yearly top 100 in 2 years, 1999 to 2000.
Bronte Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 92, in 1998. In the yearly top 100 in 6 years, 1994 to 2003.
Bronwyn Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 52, in 1964. In the yearly top 100 in 28 years, 1952 to 1980.
Caitlyn Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 89, in 2004. In the yearly top 100 in 8 years, 1998 to 2007.
Carly Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 52, in 1983. In the yearly top 100 in 11 years, 1979 to 1989.
Carmel Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 85, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 7 years, 1952 to 1960.
Chantelle Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 78, in 1988. In the yearly top 100 in 14 years, 1983 to 1996.
Charlize Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 99, in 2006. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 2006.
Charlotte Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 9 years, first in 2012. In the yearly top 100 in 36 years, 1989 to 2025.
Cherie Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 89, in 1974. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1972 to 1974.
Chloe Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 3 years, first in 2006. In the yearly top 100 in 41 years, 1985 to 2025.
Christine Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 2 years, first in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 41 years, 1952 to 1992.
Ella Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 2007. In the yearly top 100 in 28 years, 1998 to 2025.
Emily Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 7 years, first in 1998. In the yearly top 100 in 49 years, 1977 to 2025.
Gayle Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 80, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1952 to 1955.
Hayley Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 18, in 2003. In the yearly top 100 in 38 years, 1979 to 2018.
Isabella Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 3 years, first in 2007. In the yearly top 100 in 33 years, 1993 to 2025.
Isla Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 1 year, first in 2023. In the yearly top 100 in 18 years, 2008 to 2025.
Jacinta Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 83, in 2003. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 2003.
Janette Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 58, in 1953. In the yearly top 100 in 11 years, 1952 to 1962.
Janine Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 65, in 1972. In the yearly top 100 in 20 years, 1955 to 1975.
Jeanette Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 53, in 1956. In the yearly top 100 in 12 years, 1952 to 1963.
Jennifer Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 7 years, first in 1956. In the yearly top 100 in 52 years, 1952 to 2003.
Jenny Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 98, in 1964. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 1964.
Jessica Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 15 years, first in 1984. In the yearly top 100 in 42 years, 1976 to 2017.
Jillian Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 85, in 1953. In the yearly top 100 in 4 years, 1952 to 1955.
Jodi Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 78, in 1973. In the yearly top 100 in 9 years, 1967 to 1980.
Jodie Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 14, in 1972. In the yearly top 100 in 24 years, 1965 to 1988.
Jody Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 67, in 1971. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1971 to 1974.
Jorja Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 62, in 2005. In the yearly top 100 in 4 years, 2003 to 2006.
Karen Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 5 years, first in 1963. In the yearly top 100 in 35 years, 1952 to 1986.
Katrina Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 23, in 1981. In the yearly top 100 in 31 years, 1962 to 1992.
Kellie Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 40, in 1978. In the yearly top 100 in 17 years, 1968 to 1984.
Kerrie Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 28, in 1957. In the yearly top 100 in 24 years, 1952 to 1975.
Kerry Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 72, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 5 years, 1952 to 1956. Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 11, in 1956. In the yearly top 100 in 25 years, 1952 to 1976.
Kirsty Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 59, in 1975. In the yearly top 100 in 16 years, 1973 to 1991.
Kristie Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 73, in 1977. In the yearly top 100 in 8 years, 1977 to 1984.
Kristy Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 8, in 1980. In the yearly top 100 in 19 years, 1974 to 1992.
Kylie Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1971. In the yearly top 100 in 25 years, 1965 to 1989.
Leanne Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 6, in 1968. In the yearly top 100 in 29 years, 1957 to 1986.
Lesley Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 34, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 14 years, 1952 to 1967.
Lisa Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1968. In the yearly top 100 in 39 years, 1959 to 1997.
Lynda Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 76, in 1964. In the yearly top 100 in 14 years, 1953 to 1968.
Lynne Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 49, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1952 to 1964.
Maree Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 51, in 1955. In the yearly top 100 in 20 years, 1952 to 1971.
Melissa Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1977. In the yearly top 100 in 39 years, 1962 to 2000.
Mia Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 2008. In the yearly top 100 in 29 years, 1997 to 2025.
Michelle Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 8 years, first in 1967. In the yearly top 100 in 49 years, 1952 to 2000.
Mikaela Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 90, in 1994. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1994 to 1997.
Narelle Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 37, in 1955. In the yearly top 100 in 23 years, 1952 to 1974.
Nicole Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1975. In the yearly top 100 in 39 years, 1964 to 2002.
Olivia Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 3 years, first in 2014. In the yearly top 100 in 42 years, 1978 to 2025.
Peta Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 59, in 1978. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1970 to 1983.
Rachael Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 41, in 1974. In the yearly top 100 in 32 years, 1970 to 2001.
Rebecca Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 8 years, first in 1976. In the yearly top 100 in 43 years, 1966 to 2008.
Renae Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 83, in 1975. In the yearly top 100 in 5 years, 1975 to 1979.
Roslyn Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 43, in 1953. In the yearly top 100 in 16 years, 1952 to 1967.
Ruby Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 2011. In the yearly top 100 in 29 years, 1997 to 2025.
Sarah Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1981. In the yearly top 100 in 57 years, 1965 to 2021.
Shania Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 77, in 1998. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1997 to 1999.
Sharon Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1965. In the yearly top 100 in 31 years, 1952 to 1982.
Sharyn Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 100, in 1962. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 1962.
Sheryl Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 99, in 1956. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 1956.
Sonya Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 84, in 1969. In the yearly top 100 in 6 years, 1966 to 1971.
Susan Girls' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 2 years, first in 1954. In the yearly top 100 in 34 years, 1952 to 1985.
Susanne Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 63, in 1954. In the yearly top 100 in 10 years, 1952 to 1962.
Tahlia Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 32, in 2004. In the yearly top 100 in 18 years, 1995 to 2012.
Tayla Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 27, in 1996. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1993 to 2005.
Taylah Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 30, in 1997. In the yearly top 100 in 11 years, 1995 to 2005.
Therese Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 73, in 1964. In the yearly top 100 in 12 years, 1956 to 1968.
Toni Girls' name, best place in New South Wales: 66, in 1971. In the yearly top 100 in 19 years, 1954 to 1975.

Boys' names 36

Antony Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 98, in 1960. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 1960.
Brad Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 88, in 1976. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1975 to 1981.
Brendon Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 71, in 1984. In the yearly top 100 in 15 years, 1973 to 1993.
Brenton Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 66, in 1984. In the yearly top 100 in 2 years, 1984 to 1985.
Christopher Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1985. In the yearly top 100 in 63 years, 1952 to 2014.
Clint Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 86, in 1981. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 1980 to 1982.
Daniel Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1979. In the yearly top 100 in 74 years, 1952 to 2025.
Darrin Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 67, in 1966. In the yearly top 100 in 7 years, 1965 to 1971.
Daryl Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 79, in 1962. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1952 to 1965.
David Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 10 years, first in 1961. In the yearly top 100 in 65 years, 1952 to 2018.
Garry Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 15, in 1954. In the yearly top 100 in 23 years, 1952 to 1974.
Geoffrey Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 15, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 33 years, 1952 to 1987.
Graeme Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 33, in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 21 years, 1952 to 1972.
Grahame Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 71, in 1955. In the yearly top 100 in 9 years, 1952 to 1960.
Jack Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 6 years, first in 2003. In the yearly top 100 in 40 years, 1986 to 2025.
Jai Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 87, in 2005. In the yearly top 100 in 7 years, 2001 to 2008.
Jarrod Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 51, in 1994. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1988 to 2001.
Jason Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 3 years, first in 1971. In the yearly top 100 in 42 years, 1964 to 2005.
John Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 2 years, first in 1952. In the yearly top 100 in 66 years, 1952 to 2019.
Joshua Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 10 years, first in 1993. In the yearly top 100 in 54 years, 1971 to 2024.
Jye Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 97, in 2001. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 2001.
Koby Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 84, in 2008. In the yearly top 100 in 3 years, 2008 to 2011.
Kurt Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 74, in 1990. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1979 to 1996.
Lachlan Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 2005. In the yearly top 100 in 43 years, 1982 to 2025.
Lucas Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 2011. In the yearly top 100 in 36 years, 1980 to 2025.
Mark Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 2, in 1960. In the yearly top 100 in 50 years, 1952 to 2001.
Matthew Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 10 years, first in 1982. In the yearly top 100 in 67 years, 1957 to 2023.
Michael Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 9 years, first in 1974. In the yearly top 100 in 74 years, 1952 to 2025.
Noah Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 3 years, first in 2022. In the yearly top 100 in 28 years, 1998 to 2025.
Oliver Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 9 years, first in 2014. In the yearly top 100 in 37 years, 1989 to 2025.
Peter Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 7 years, first in 1954. In the yearly top 100 in 55 years, 1952 to 2006.
Shayne Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 94, in 1972. In the yearly top 100 in one year, 1972.
Taj Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 91, in 2008. In the yearly top 100 in 2 years, 2007 to 2008.
Terence Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 48, in 1953. In the yearly top 100 in 13 years, 1952 to 1964.
William Boys' name, number 1 in New South Wales in 5 years, first in 2009. In the yearly top 100 in 74 years, 1952 to 2025.
Zac Boys' name, best place in New South Wales: 65, in 2002. In the yearly top 100 in 15 years, 1998 to 2012.

How this list was compiled: Names, places and years: the New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages' open data 'Popular Baby Names 1952 to 2025' (https://data.nsw.gov.au/data/dataset/popular-baby-names-from-1952, file updated 25 March 2026, read 2 October 2026), which lists the 100 most registered names for girls and for boys in New South Wales for each year from 1952 to 2025; 730 names appear in it. Rule of this list: a name is listed (1) when it was first or second for its sex in at least one year (40 names), or (2) when it is in the file and no other name list of this site held that spelling when the list was built (77 names). The rule leaves out the names that charted in New South Wales and also stand on this site's lists of United States and other names, because those pages already deal them. A card gives the best yearly place and its first year, or the number of years at number 1 and the first of them, then the number of years in the top 100 and the first and last of them. The file writes names in capitals; they are printed here with a capital first letter. Two entries of the file that are not names (unnamed and stillborn registrations) are left out. This is one state's register, not a count for Australia. The file has no surnames. Licence: NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Popular Baby Names 1952 to 2025, Creative Commons Attribution (data.nsw.gov.au); the selection and the groups are our own work.