The birth trend is not always the same depending on the year. The Bliss Stories podcast and Atelier Rosemood have teamed up to determine the first names most chosen by parents in 2023.
According to the First Names Official, the trend is for short first names with pretty sounds. The fashion for retro first names is also still in fashion. “Trends are becoming clearer, others are being confirmed”, explained Stéphanie Rapoport, who co-authored the work with Claire Tabarly Perrin. The podcast Bliss Stories And Rosemood Workshop have also decided to join forces to discover which French people’s favorite first names are. Clémentine Galey, the presenter of the podcast, regularly receives birth announcements from its listeners. Thanks to birth announcements, so we can get an idea!
In the ranking of the first names most appreciated by fans of Bliss Stories and customers ofRosemood Workshop, there are many very popular first names in France. Others create surprise. This is the case of the first name Nour which means “light” and which made a notable entry into the top 10. As for girls, Adèle ranks first. We then find Alba, Alice, Charlie, Jeanne, Lou, Nour, Olivia, Romy and Suzanne. On the boys’ side, Achille is the first name that stands out the most. In the ranking, we also find Auguste, Basile, Eliott, Gaspard, Léon, Louis, Marceau, Noah and Marius.
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What are the first name trends in 2024?
As revealed by the Official First Names, trends change but traditional first names remain. Biblical people are always on the rise. Regarding mixed first names, “they are now experiencing a visible and amplified resurgence”, revealed Stéphanie Rapoport. Some have “changed gender” also. This is the case of Camille and Charlie who have become more feminine over time. Every year, trends in first names change and evolve. Parents want to choose a first name that is both modern but also one that remains in tune with past generations. And that’s no small feat!
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