By Millicent Spencer
Victoria’s most popular baby names from the past year have been revealed, with Charlotte and Oliver coming in at number one for the third year in a row.
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria revealed there were 593 babies named Oliver in the last year, and 367 named Charlotte.
The name Oliver has cemented its place as number one, continuing its nine-year streak while Charlotte continues its shorter three-year streak.
Mernda mother Kate Galling said she chose the name Oliver for her new baby as she had always liked it.
“We’ve loved the name for a long time,” she said
“I have two other children named Zachary and James, and Oliver felt like it fitted in.”
Over the course of its nine-year reign, 4790 babies across the state have been named Oliver.
Ms Galling said Oliver is now 10 months old and is as happy as ever.
“He is the happiest boy on the planet – he loves life,” she said.
Other popular names for boys included Noah, Jack, Charlie, and Leo, and for girls Olivia, Isla, Amelia, and Mia.
