girls' name 1952–1974

Narelle

Narelle is losing ground — from #65 in 1952 to #94 in 1974.

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#94 last ranked in 1974
92 registrations that year
4,725 total 1952–1974

Note: Narelle hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1974. 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

Registrations dropped from 127 to 92 (-28%).

Peak popularity was in 1961 (346 registrations).

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Peak 1961 · 346
Low 1974 · 92
Years tracked 23

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By state & territory — 1974

How often Narelle was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Narelle popularity by state — 1974Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 92 (rank #87)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Narelle — popularity by state & territory in 1974. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (92 babies)

New South Wales
92 #87
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In 1974: 92 babies named Narelle across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Narelle?
Between 1952 and 1974, Narelle was registered for 4,725 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Narelle a popular name in Australia?
Narelle has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1974, when it last ranked #94 with 92 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.