Four names of Greek origin have featured in Victoria’s top 20 baby names in 2015, three of which were popular among girls.
Coming in at number six was Chloe, one spot behind its position in the top five in 2014, followed by Zoe in seventh place, and Sophie, the French variation of Sophia, in ninth place.
Only one name of Greek origin was popular among the boys, with Alexander coming in 12th place, one up from its position in 2014.
But taking out the top spots respectively for the second year in a row were Olivia and Oliver.
While Charlotte, Mia and Ava all remained in the top five from 2014, there were the new additions of Harper and Grace, which have replaced Zara and Emma.
Popular for boys were Jack, William, Thomas and Noah, with Leo and Isaac featuring in the top 20 for the first time.
Reflecting on the data of the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Attorney-General Martin Pakula noted that “inspiration for baby names comes from a wide variety of sources and Victorian parents have shown this with Isaac, Leo, Harper and Grace all entering the top 20 lists for the first time last year”.
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages’ popular names search can be found at www.bdm.vic.gov.au