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. Isla +13
2. Evie +7 at least
3. Ivy +6 at least
4. Charlotte +6
5. Ava +4
6. Eva +3 at least

Up Slightly

Amelia, Matilda, Abigail, Hannah, Maddison, Olivia

Isla appears to be the big winner in Queensland, and there is a remarkable similarity in sounds between the biggest risers. Isla, Evie, Ivy, Ava and Eva … all simple names that start and end in vowel sounds, and a V in the middle doesn’t hurt at all (this is another state where Ivy was one of the top movers for girls). However, Charlotte rose six places to take the #1 spot, which she also has in Western Australia.

Biggest Movers Down

1. Georgia -15
2. Isabelle -7
3. Jessica -7
4. Madison -7
5. Sienna -5
6. Emma -4
7. Isabella -4

Down Slightly

Chelsea, Savannah, Chloe, Emily, Lilly, Lucy, Mia, Ruby, Sophie, Summer, Zoe

Only one name dropped more than ten places: Georgia has left the Top 30. She’s been consistently popular for decades, but now seems to be struggling.

No Change in Position

• Ella #11
• Grace #12
• Lily #14
• Sophia #15

New to the Top 30

• Evie #2
• Ivy #26
• Eva #29

Gone from the Top 31

• Georgia #19
• Isabelle #30
• Jessica #31