In 2023, the Western European microstate of Monaco welcomed 804 babies — 388 baby girls and 416 baby boys. All of these babies were born in Monaco’s single public hospital, the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace (which was named after Grace Kelly).
Notably, though, only 229 them were born to residents of Monaco. The other 575 were born to non-residents, most of whom came from the nearby French communes of Menton, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, and Beausoleil.
So, what were the most popular names among the (mostly French) babies born in Monaco last year? Louise and Théo.
Here are Monaco’s top 5 girl names and top 5 boy names of 2023:
Girl names
- Louise
- Chloé
- Emma
- Jade
- Chiara
Boy names
- Théo
- Gabriel
- Léo
- Leonardo
- Andrea
Last year’s newborns included “the latest member of the Grimaldi family” — a baby girl named Victoire, born in April to Louis Ducruet (the son of Princess Stéphanie, whose brother, Prince Albert, is the current head of state). The House of Grimaldi has been the reigning house of the Principality of Monaco since the late 13th century.
In 2022, the top names in Monaco were Emma and Leonardo.
Sources:
- Esteve, Camille. “Monaco’s most popular baby names in 2023.” Monaco Tribune 15 Jan. 2024.
- Horsman, Stephanie. “What were the most popular baby names in Monaco in 2023?” Monaco Life 15 Jan. 2024.
- House of Grimaldi – Wikipedia
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