In 2025, 15% of newborns to receive names honoring both parents, a slight rise

A notable shift in French naming traditions is emerging, with a projected 15% of newborns in 2025 expected to receive names honoring both parents. This trend, detailed in a study by France's national statistics institute, Insee, published on July 16, indicates a move towards more inclusive and symbolic parental recognition in child naming.

The practice is significantly more prevalent within specific family structures. According to the Insee study, 22% of newborns from unmarried couples are given dual-parental names. This figure rises dramatically to 60% for newborns born to female couples, highlighting a strong adoption of this naming convention within LGBTQ+ families.

This evolving trend suggests a broader societal evolution regarding family composition and the symbolic representation of parental roles. The choice to incorporate both parents' names reflects a modern approach to family identity, moving beyond traditional single-parent naming conventions.