The City of Puy-en-Velay has released the vital statistics for the year 2024. After a decline in 2022 and 2023, the figures are starting to rise again. Also find the list of first names.
In Haute-Loire, the only maternity hospital is in Puy-en-Velay. In the East of Haute-Loire, families often choose Firminy or Saint-Etienne.
In 2024, 967 babies were born in the maternity ward of the Emile-Roux hospital, or 100 more than in 2023, a record year of decline. On 8 occasions, it was twins.
To get a better idea, 967 babies over twelve months represents an average of 2.6 deliveries per day.
The month of August was the most prolific with 98 births, ahead of January (95) and April (90). Conversely, June was the calmest month with 67 births ahead of February (70) and December (72).
First names: Louis dethrones Marius among boys…
In the list of first names, Louis succeeds Marius (2023), Léo (2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021), Antoine (2019) and Arthur (2022).
In 2024, Louis was the first name given the most, ten times. Gabin and Noé occupy second place (9 times). Gabriel, Raphaël and Malo follow.
…Adèle winner among girls
After Louise (2018 and 2019), Mila (2020), Julia (2021), Ambre (2022), Alba and Louise (tied in 2023), the first name most given to girls born at the Puy-en-Velay maternity ward is Adele. 10 little girls born in 2024 are named Adèle.
The podium is completed by Ambre and Lou (8), Alice and Mia (7).
