Unfortunately I did not have access to the Queensland Top 100 last year, so I can only look at trends relating to the Top 30. If I had better data for 2011, I’m sure this would be more interesting and accurate.

Biggest Movers Up

1. Mason +8
2. Braxton +7 at least
3. Hunter +7
4. James +7
5. Harrison +6
6. Liam +5
7. Jackson +3 at least

Up Slightly

Jack, Alexander, Noah, Oliver, Thomas, Xavier

Surnames for boys are popular and rising in all states, but they absolutely dominate in Queensland, with 5 of the 7 top risers a surname name.

Biggest Movers Down

1. Jake -11
2. Joshua -9
3. Hayden -7
4. Tyler -7
5. Levi -5
6. Nate -5
7. Riley -4
8. Eli -3
9. Ryan -3

Down Slightly

Benjamin, Jacob, Lachlan, Max, Cooper, Lucas, Samuel, William

There seems to be definite drop in boys names that have a long I sound, as in Tyler or Eli, and short forms Jake and Nate also took a hit.

No Change in Position

• Ethan #4
• Charlie #18
• Isaac #30

New to the Top 30

• Braxton #25
• Jackson #29

Gone from the Top 30

• Jake #29
• Hayden #31