In 2026, Louise remained at the top of the most popular female names, just like Gabriel in boys. According to the new work the official first names, several major trends are emerging.
What are the first names that will be the most trendy in 2026? The 23ᵉ edition of The official first names 2026to be published by First editions on September 11, 2025, draws up as every year the list of First names for girls and boys which, according to the predictions of the authors, should be very popular among future parents for the coming year. In this list, some first names keep their place as a leader, such as Gabriel, at the top of male names, and Louise among girls.
Thus, the first names given in France continue to reflect two major influences: international and retro. Young parents are increasingly favoring first names perceived as universal, easy to wear everywhere and carrying an image of confidence. This is the case of first names in -a for girls (Anna, Giulia, Sofia, Maria) or some male first names like Noah, Isaac, Adam or Sacha, chosen beyond religious or cultural affiliations. In parallel, the retro wave remains strong, with Louise, Raphaël, Louis or Léo always in mind, confirming the parents’ taste for both classic and modern references. Here are the top 5 trendy first names for 2026 according to Le Parisien who consulted the classification:
Top 5 names for girls for the year 2026
- Louise
- Jade
- Alma
- Amber
- Alba
The top of the names of boys who will be in vogue in 2026
On the name of names for boy, the First place is again occupied by Gabrielfollowed by Raphaël and Noah. In the rest of the ranking, these are the Short first names and Retro names which should still please parents in 2026. The first name Andrea entered the top 20 in 19th place, while Sacha (16th) and Lucas (18th) remain in the ranking although they lose a few places.
- Gabriel
- Raphael
- Noah
- Louis
- Leo
► See also the list of trendy first names in 2025
Behind these choices is emerging a quest for stability: Gabriel and Louise, unbeatable for several years, should still occupy the first places. Parents seem to seek both reassuring, timeless and capable of crossing borders, reflecting a desire to offer their children an open identity on the world without breaking with tradition.
