By Melissa Grant
Only two letters separate Victoria’s top baby names for boys and girls.
Oliver and Olivia were the most popular baby names in 2018, according to figures released by the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Oliver was Victoria’s top boys’ name for the fourth year running, while Olivia overtook Charlotte to become the most popular girls’ name.
For boys, Jack, William, Noah and Thomas all featured in the top five for the second year in a row. Leo, Henry and Charlie were new entrants in the top 10.
For girls, Charlotte came in at number two while Amelia, Mia and Ava rounded out the top five.
Chloe returned to the top 10, and Matilda was the sole new entrant, perhaps due to the 30-year anniversary of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s novel, Matilda.
Victoria’s top baby names in 2018
Boys
1. Oliver
2. Jack
3. William
4. Noah
5. Thomas
6. Henry
7. Leo
8. Ethan
9. Liam (tied with Charlie)
10. Charlie (tied with Liam)
Girls
1. Olivia
2. Charlotte
3. Amelia
4. Mia
5. Ava
6. Isla
7. Zoe
8. Chloe
9. Grace
10. Matilda
