The names Oliver and Charlotte have consistently topped the list of the most popular baby names in Australia over the past 10 years.
But the names have dropped off the radar include Dylan and Sarah.
But 2020, Dylan ranked in 97th place overall, having dropped 61 places from number 36 in 2010, while Sarah, currently 91, dropped 69 places.
Even though parents are still naming their kids Dylan and Sarah, it’s on the decline, according to the latest study by McCrindle Research.
“Both names have been in the top 100 over the past decade, but while they’re a popular baby name, they have really dropped,” Ashley Fell, social researcher of Australia’s Top Baby Names 2021 report, said.
Speaking to news.com.au, the names were quite popular in the ’80s and ’90s, but parents of the Alpha generation (2010 to 2020) are looking for more unique names.
“In today’s digitally connected world, a name is a lot more than what a teacher calls you – a name is a social media handle, a brand, a web domain, it may be taking it to extremes but that’s the reality of this digital world we live in.
“Parents of Generation Alpha don’t want a super generic and common name that’s why we are seeing more variety enter the top 100.”
She said for girls you’re seeing more of a trend in botanical names like Willow, Ivy, Violet and Daisy, and even colours such as Ruby and Scarlett.
While for boys there’s been a trend in nicknames like Jack instead of Jackson.
