Among the trendiest first names this year, this original and old name should see its popularity explode. It is already one of the top 10 most common first names in 7 French departments.
Are you about to have a baby and you don’t have any ideas for a name yet? Do not panic. To get started, don’t hesitate to ask yourself these 14 questions which will guide you in your choice. Then you can also rely on current trends.
According to The Official First Namesit is in particular the old first names which are coming back into fashion in 2024, as evidenced by this queen’s first name, this first name taken from the Old Testament, this mythical hero’s first name, this outdated first name given by Vianney to her son or even this first name of grandmother and this first name of grandfather.
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An increase of 500% in 12 years
Another old male first name, very common in France between 1900 and 1930, is enjoying a second lease of life in France. This grandpa’s first name, which fell into oblivion for 70 years but which is making a comeback in playgrounds, is Marceau. Since the beginning of the 2000s, Marceau has been the 115th most given male first name in France. It is attributed to almost one in 180 boys today.
If the number of attributions has been increasing for 25 years, we note an unprecedented acceleration around fifteen years ago: we actually went from around 300 men bearing this name in 2010 to 1,800 in 2022, i.e. an increase of 500% in 12 years ! A trend that is not about to stop and which predicts an explosion in its popularity in 2024.
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In which departments is this first name most common?
As revealed The Official First Names 2024, this pretty first name has already convinced many parents: Marceau is already part of Top 10 names most given in these 7 French departments :
- Sarthe (4th position)
- Mayenne (6th position)
- The Marne (7th position)
- Jura (8th position)
- Vendée (10th position)
- La Manche (10th position)
- Morbihan (10th position)
Still according to the work of Stéphanie Rapoport and Claire Tabarly Perrin, the first name Marceau is therefore widely noticed, until reaching the Top 50 most popular boys’ first names nationallyand could soon establish themselves in the elite!
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Where does the first name Marceau come from and what is his character?
Marceau has its origins in the Latin language and relates to Mars, the Roman god of War. His character comes down to ambition, strength, passion, skill and resolution. Individuals with this name are generally blessed with a shy, reserved and quite calm personality. Solitude and freedom are their key words. This does not prevent them from being tender, cuddly, endearing, sensitive and generous with those close to them. Above all, they are very honest, empathetic and faithful in their friendly and romantic relationships.
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Unsure of himself, Marceau often needs to be reassured, comforted, encouraged and accompanied. His tendency to fear the unknown makes his independence and his ability to open up to others almost impossible. But behind his calm, his tenderness and his lack of confidence, Marceau is someone ambitious and a perfectionist. He is not afraid to set goals and challenge himself.
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