Louise, Gabriel, Jade or Louis… These first names remain the favorites of French parents. Find out which other names have won over the hearts of families this year.
Each year, the names given to newborns reflect a sweet combination of tradition, trends and sometimes even cultural influences. Among the French, choosing the first name of your child is an important step, and some first names remain safe values that cross generations. If some parents like classic first names, others opt for more modern or original sounds. These choices often reveal a desire to balance between modernity and inheritance, the first names evoking the family as much as the child’s future personality.
The most given female names in 2024
According to the latest data published by INSEE for the year 2024, here are the female first names that make French parents crack. At the top of the ranking, we find:
- Louise
- Jade
- Amber
- Alba
- Emma
- Alma
- Romy
- Pink
- Alice
- Anna
These female first names have been in continuity for several years, without great upheavals in the top 10. For more inspiration, discover our Complete first names.
The most attributed male names in 2024
Among the male first names, the classification evolves slightly, but some classics remain essential. The last first name in the ranking, Léon, notable progress, benefits in particular from a renewed interest linked to recent sports exploits. Among the names in vogue, we also note the strong growth for Ezio, while first names like Isaac disappear from the classification.
- Gabriel
- Raphael
- Louis
- Leo
- Noah
- Arthur
- Adam
- Jules
- Maël
- Leon
This year again, trends are showing a clear preference for classic and gentle names, which have gone elegantly. French parents seem to cherish both traditional and modern choices, preferring simplicity and affective scope. Whether in girls or boys, the most given names in 2024 tell a story of continuity and attachment, confirming that some first names remain timeless in the hearts of families.
