Baby
Baby is making a comeback — from #984 in 2014 to #406 in 2017.
Note: Baby hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 578 positions. Registrations grew from 1 to 3 (+200%).
Peak popularity: 2017 (3 registrations, ranked #406).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Baby was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (3 babies)
In 2017: 3 babies named Baby across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Baby?
- Between 2014 and 2017, Baby was registered for 5 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Baby a popular name in Australia?
- Baby has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #406 with 3 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.