Compare Baby Name Trends in Australia Over Time

Curious how your favourite baby names stack up over the years? Our Name Popularity Analysis Tool lets you compare two names side by side, tracking their rise (or fall) in popularity across decades of Australian baby name data.

What You Can Do on This Page:

  • 📈 Visualise popularity trends for two names from 1980 to 2025
  • 🔍 Explore changes in naming trends year by year
  • 👶 Compare boy, girl or unisex names – see which names have staying power
  • 🧮 Check the number of babies given each name every year
  • 💡 Spot trends: Is your favourite name gaining popularity or becoming more unique?

How It Works:

Enter two names you'd like to compare – for example, Lucas vs Henry.
Select your time range – from as far back as 1980 up to 2025.
Hit Compare Names to see a clear graph showing trends over time.
Scroll down for the full table of counts by year.

Why It Matters

Naming your child is a big decision. This tool helps you understand:

  • • If a name is becoming too common or beautifully rare
  • • Whether a name has cultural momentum in Australia
  • • How your choice compares with long-term trends

Get started now – compare your favourites and find the perfect name with confidence.