Clear, comprehensive and sourced profiles. Everything comes from official records.
Etymology and meaning
Where does your name come from? Latin, Germanic, Hebrew roots... Each profile traces the linguistic history, variants and equivalents in other languages.
Detailed statistics
Year-by-year popularity curve, distribution by department, current trend, peak year. Figures drawn directly from civil registry records.
International reach
How is your name translated in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic? In which countries is it most common? A worldwide perspective on every name.
Simple, fast, free
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Type a name
First name or surname, in the search bar. Results appear in real time.
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Origin, popularity, charts, map of France, celebrities, variants. It's all there.
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Compare two names side by side, share a profile or browse the rankings.
Nomagora is a living project. Here's what's done and what's coming.
March 2026
Site launch
Going live with INSEE data (first names + surnames), detailed profiles, 4 languages, rankings and comparator.
April 2026
Profile enrichment
Adding full etymologies, international equivalents via Wikidata, celebrities and FAQs for every name.
Summer 2026
Interactive tools
Name generator by criteria, compatibility test, interactive map of France by department.
Fall 2026
International data
Integration of American (SSA), British (ONS), Spanish (INE) and Brazilian (IBGE) civil registries.
Frequently asked questions
Data comes from INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics). These are the official first name and surname files from French civil registry records.
Yes, Nomagora is completely free. All profiles, statistics, rankings and tools are accessible without registration or payment.
The site covers all names recorded in INSEE files — over 20,000 first names and 800,000 surnames. If a name was given at least 3 times in a year, it's in our database.
Yes, Nomagora is available in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese. Profiles are adapted to each language with local name equivalents.
In 2024-2025, the most popular first names in France are Gabriel for boys and Jade for girls, according to the latest INSEE data. Trends change yearly — check our rankings for the current positions.
Type your first name in the Nomagora search bar. The profile shows the etymology (linguistic root, language of origin), detailed meaning, variants in other languages and the associated name day.
The most common surname in France is Martin, with over 235,000 births recorded between 1891 and 2000. Bernard, Thomas, Petit and Robert follow. See the full ranking on Nomagora.
Search your surname on Nomagora. Each profile presents the etymology (patronymic, toponymic, occupational…), geographic distribution by department, evolution by decade and equivalents in other countries.
Names on the rise in recent years include Alba, Alma and Romy for girls, and Gabin, Maël and Tiago for boys. Nomagora shows the trend (rising, declining, stable) on each name profile.
Nomagora displays the total number of births recorded for each first name since 1900, with a year-by-year chart. This figure comes directly from the INSEE first name file.
Nomagora helps you choose by comparing two names side by side (popularity, trend, origin), browsing rankings by year and filtering by initial letter. You can also see which names are rising or falling.
Each name profile on Nomagora shows the associated name day (patron saint). You can also check the "Name Day" page to see which names are celebrated today.
Nomagora identifies trends using INSEE data. Names like Léa, Manon or Enzo, very popular in the 2000s-2010s, are now declining. Each profile displays a clear trend indicator.
Go to the Compare page and enter two names. Nomagora shows side by side the popularity curves, key statistics and differences in origin. Useful for expecting parents who are deciding.
Yes, compound names (Jean-Pierre, Marie-Claire, Anne-Sophie…) are included when they appear in the INSEE file. They have their own profile with dedicated statistics.
The INSEE file lists names given at least 3 times in the same year. The rarest names are often of foreign origin or recently created. Browse the rankings to spot hidden gems.
Search your surname on Nomagora: the profile shows the national rank (out of 800,000+ surnames), total births and distribution by department. You'll instantly know if it's common or rare.
Each name profile includes a table of departments where the name is most given. You can also browse department pages to see the most popular names and surnames locally.
Yes, Nomagora calculates the estimated average age of bearers for each first name from the birth curve. This information appears on each name profile in the summary statistics.
Nomagora relies solely on official INSEE data, not on estimates. Every figure is verifiable and sourced. The site is free, requires no registration, is available in 4 languages and covers both first names and surnames.
Your name has a story. Read it.
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