Among the more than 4,650 birth registrations recorded in 2025 at the CHU of Reims and the Courlancy Clinic in Bezannes, 10 names stand out. Spoiler alert: for the third consecutive year, Louise and Gabriel land in the top 3 names given to newborns in Reims. Let’s take a look at the names that were popular in the city of coronations last year… Enough to inspire you to find a gem of a name (or not) for your future little one!
Louise and Gabriel still leading the pack
The star name of 2023, the vintage female name Louise is back among the top choices for parents in Reims. On the male side, the unbeatable Gabriel continues to shine!
Gabriel remains the favorite name for the third consecutive year with no fewer than 50 assignments.The top trio, Gabriel, Louise, and Rose, have been the three most given names at the maternity ward of the CHU in Reims at the Courlancy clinic in 2025.
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Rose makes her debut in the rankings
A floral breeze is blowing through Reims! Tied for first place with Louise, the name Rose was given to 28 little girls born in Reims last year. This name, which brings a sweet scent of spring, is also climbing to the top of the rankings in the capital, where baby girls named Rose are starting to pour in too.
Victoire, Raphaël, Iris, Léon, and Adèle break into the top 5
While Jade and Arthur are leading the rankings, other names are also quite popular. Names like Victoire, Raphaël, Iris, Léon, and Adèle are definitely making their mark. Some more unique names are also appearing in the top 10 for 2025, such as Esmée, Sacha, Elio, and Gaspard. With inspirations ranging from retro vibes to classics and biblical trends, these recent choices highlight the taste of parents in Reims for timeless values…
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New Trendy Names for Newborns in Reims
Compared to 2024, the ranking of names given to newborns in Reims has somewhat evolved in 2025. Some names that were very popular in recent years, like Alba and Arthur, are slipping a bit down the podium, while Rose, Iris, and Victoire are gaining ground.
We also notice the gradual arrival of rarer or more modern names such as Romy or Isaac, sometimes inspired by international trends, which are starting to make their way onto the lists of Reims' maternity wards…
Sources : L’Union.fr / maternity wards: CHU Reims and Clinique Courlancy in Bezannes