On social media some parents attribute the choice of name to the heroines of Manoel Carlos, author of the TV Globo soap operas
In the current scenario of civil registrations in Brazil, there is an interesting change in the popularity ranking of names chosen for newborns in 2024. With the diversity of cultural, religious and media influences, baby names reflect both current trends and historical legacies. This phenomenon is characterized by the alternation between the preservation of family traditions and the adoption of novelties inspired by public figures, fictional characters and others around the world.
At the top of this year’s ranking, the name Elenawhich he surpassed Miguela male name that has occupied the top spot in previous years. Helena’s choice reveals a preference not only for the aesthetic aspect of the name – considered strong and elegant – but also for its simplicity and ease of pronunciation in Portuguese.
Why did the parents choose the name Helena?
Choosing names for babies is often influenced by several factors ranging from personal experiences to naming trends in the media. In Helena’s case, many parents said in interviews that they appreciated the smooth sound and simplicity. Furthermore, the influence of cultural works, such as soap operas and literature, where the name Helena is often used for relevant characters, determines its popularity.
On social media some parents attribute the choice of name to the heroines of Manuel Carlos, author of soap operas for TV Globo. “There was an author who only wrote… His main characters were called Helena. And Helena is just the beautiful Helena”he says Everton.
The name “Helena” was widely trademarked. One of the parents mentions the “Elenes” from the works of Manoel Carlos. pic.twitter.com/yz1qKlSbgB
— Loh Fischer Giardini (@lohane_borgatti) December 24, 2024
Popular boy names in 2024
Among the most popular male names of 2024, Miguel continues to occupy a prominent position, followed by names such as Gael, Ravi, Theo and Heitor. These names carry with them a more modern sound. They are often chosen for their short phonics and the emotional impact they provide.
See the full ranking:
- Miguel – 22,142 records
- Gaelic – 19,883 registrations
- Ravi – 19,121 registrations
- Theo – 18,493 registrations
- Hector – 17,726 registrations
- Arthur – 16,872 registrations
- Noah – 16,236 registrations
- David – 15,601 registrations
- Bernardo – 14,398 registrations
- Samuel – 12,861 registrations
Source: Terra
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