Narelle
Narelle is losing ground — from #65 in 1952 to #94 in 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).
Neighbours in the 1974 ranking
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By state & territory — 1974
How often Narelle was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (92 babies)
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.