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Traditional French names see resurgence in 2026

French naming trends INSEE vintage names baby names cultural heritage

Data from INSEE indicates a strong trend toward vintage and traditional names among parents in France. For boys, the name Marceau has climbed into the top 20, following a steady rise since the 2000s. Other popular masculine choices include Gabriel, which holds the top position with 4,625 births recorded in 2025, as well as Louis and Léon.

Female naming trends also favor historical elegance. Louise leads the rankings with 3,070 births in 2025. Other highly popular traditional names for girls include Rose, Adèle, Alice, Agathe, and Jeanne. This movement toward 'retro-chic' names reflects a desire among young parents to connect with cultural heritage and timelessness.

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Très populaire dans les années 1990, ce prénom qui s'apparente à la noblesse pourrait bien disparaître du registre des naissances en France [www.mariefrance.fr]
Ce prénom masculin un peu vieillot est dans le top 20 des plus donnés en France à la rentrée 2026 [www.aufeminin.com]
Courts, chics et oubliés : le top 5 des prénoms rétro qui reviennent en 2027 [www.bibamagazine.fr]
Louise, Gabriel, Léon, Jeanne… Ces vieux prénoms français qui séduisent toujours les parents en 2026 [entrevue.fr]