Trends are changing
These figures must obviously be put into perspective in view of the 3,379 births in 2024 in Namur. Which above all demonstrates, as every year, the diversity of first names chosen by parents.
Another element, the first name Olivia, star of the year 2022, goes down in the ranking since it finds itself ejected from the top 5. This is also the case for Jules who goes from first position in 2018 to 8th place in 2024. Figures which also demonstrate that preferences can change over time.
In recent years, forgotten first names have also come back into fashion (Sybille or Marceau). But will they still appeal to future Namur parents who are still hesitant about the choice of the first name for their little one?