Rising since 2013, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Reminisce since 2006
Babies named Reminisce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Reminisce entered U.S. naming records in 2006, a late addition to the category of word names drawn from verbs. It has been rising in use since 2013, reflecting a broader trend of sentimental and abstract nouns as given names. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, with a rank of 14,942 and an incidence of 1 in 321,453 births in 2025. While not yet widespread, its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a unique and meaningful name. Reminisce has not ranked in any top state lists, indicating its use remains scattered rather than regionally concentrated. The name's sound and spelling offer nickname potential in Remi or Mimi, aligning it with stylish, vowel-friendly names.
Reminisce comes from the Latin 'reminisci' meaning 'to remember' and entered English in the early 19th century. As a given name, it is a modern word name, first recorded in U.S. data in 2006. It follows the trend of using sentimental verbs as names, like 'Cherish' and 'Remember'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Remi, Mimi
Sibling names for Reminisce
Names that share Reminisce's style, for a brother or sister.
