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Here are the most popular names given in Paris in 2025

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The years go by and, in some ways, they look a bit alike. Insee has revealed which names were the most given in 2025, and the list gave us a sense of déjà vu...

There are traditions that we always stick to, and among them, we find the list of the most popular names from one year to the next. Just so happens, on Thursday, July 16, Insee published the list of the most popular names in France for 2025. Whether out of simple curiosity or to give you some ideas for your future children, here’s the scoop from Paris and across the nation.


Louise and Gabriel, given 7,695 times together

Insee took a look at the different French departments, and when it comes to male names, the results are clear: it’s Gabriel who stands out!

The most popular name in France — it tops the list in 43 departments and has been given 4,625 times. Following closely is Noah (given 3,465 times), then comes Léo (3,420 times) and (3,285). They are followed by Louis, Jules, Arthur, Léon, Adam, and Maël.

For girls' names, Louise takes the lead by a wide margin, having been given 3,070 times. Next up is Jade (2,925 times) and Ambre (2,805 times). Alma, Alba, Rose, Emma, Romy, Adèle, and Alice complete the top 10. 

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A list of names that differs in Paris

In Paris, the trend is slightly different, especially for girls. In 2025, it's Alma that tops the list of the most popular female names. You'll also find Louise, Olivia, Sofia, Iris, Adèle, Gabrielle, Emma, Alice, and Rose. 

For boys, there are few differences : it's definitely Gabriel who was the most popular name, followed by Raphaël, Adam, Louis, Noah, Léon, Arthur, Isaac, Léo, and Oscar.