Declining since 2017, #2,884 for boys today.
Popularity of Remmy since 1997
Babies named Remmy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 15 | 23 |
| 2010s | 169 | 352 |
| 2020s | 124 | 282 |
Meaning & origin
Remmy is a modern American name that first entered Social Security records in 1997. Its rank of 2,884 in 2025 places it well outside the top 1,000, though it reached its peak popularity in 2020. Approximately 1 in 39,723 newborns currently receive the name, a relatively low frequency. Since 2017, its usage has been falling, but it maintains a steady presence, particularly in California, where it appears most often. The name's appeal likely lies in its brevity and familiar sound, reminiscent of names like Remy or the nickname for Remington. As a unisex name, Remmy fits a contemporary preference for short, gender-neutral names.
Remmy is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1997. It likely arose as a diminutive or variant of longer names such as Remington (an English surname meaning 'settlement of the raven') or as a phonetic respelling of Remy, itself from the Latin Remigius meaning 'oarsman'. Its popularity increased through the 2000s and peaked in 2020, reflecting contemporary trends for short, nickname-style names.
Where Remmy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Remmy
Names that share Remmy's style, for a brother or sister.
