Rising since 1986, #408 for boys today.
Popularity of Remy since 1914
Babies named Remy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 12 |
| 1920s | 0 | 23 |
| 1930s | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 27 |
| 1950s | 0 | 79 |
| 1960s | 25 | 99 |
| 1970s | 97 | 108 |
| 1980s | 286 | 291 |
| 1990s | 614 | 696 |
| 2000s | 908 | 1,242 |
| 2010s | 3,395 | 4,792 |
| 2020s | 2,937 | 5,105 |
Meaning & origin
Remy is a name with deep European roots, originating from the Latin Remigius. In the United States, it was first recorded in 1914 and has experienced a steady rise in usage since the mid-1980s. As of 2025, it ranks 408th nationally, with a frequency of 1 in 2,187 births. Its peak popularity occurred in 2022, reflective of its growing appeal as a unisex name. The name is most popular in Washington, D.C., followed by Washington state and New Hampshire. Parents drawn to short, stylish names with a French flair often consider Remy for its cross-gender versatility and historical depth.
Remy is derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning 'oarsman' (from remex, 'rower'), though it is also often associated with the Latin remigium, 'remedy'. The name was borne by Saint Remigius, the 5th-century bishop who baptized Clovis, king of the Franks. In France, it has been used as a given name since medieval times and gained modest English-language use in the 20th century.
Where Remy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Remy” around the world
Where Remy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
10
babies in 2025
New Zealand
29
babies in 2025
Quebec
25
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#70
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rem
Sibling names for Remy
Names that share Remy's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Cora, Elise, Maya, Sylvie, Violet, Camille, Cecile, Charisse, Cherie, Coco, Colette, Delphine, Evette, Franki, Margaux, Simone, Alaine, Haydee, Liane, Lucienne, Mali, Melaine, Nivea, Odette, Solange, Vianney, Antoniette, Camile, Curlie, Deni, Heloise, Isabeau, Jozette, Liliane, Lysette, Noemie, Pascale, Solene, Suzzette, Tedi, Venise, Annais, Bijou, Caresse, Keni, Livier, Lunette, Lyzette, Marcelline, Melisse, Mirelle, Mirielle, Modestine, Moselle, Remmi, Semone, Solenne, Yamari, Amanie, Celisse, Fifi, Jazzie, Jury, Lizzete, Maclovia, Marchel, Marionette, Musette, Nielle, Noellie, Sidonie, Victoire, Yiselle, Zuzu
Brothers: Felix, Hugo, Leo, Noel, Simon, Amaury, Blaise, Julien, Kash, Regis, Andree, Aramis, Leandre, Mazi, Pascal, Telly, Alcide, Dartagnan, Demoni, Dupree, Germain, Phillipe, Reco, Toussaint, Yordi, Yurem, Anatole, Corday, Django, Lorik, Nazaire, Remmy, Valmore, Yohann, Yordy, Camil, Rhonin, Antonin, Antuane, Fennec, Ilyan, Jarreau, Katai, Makbel, Odilon
Names like Remy
Names whose popularity has moved with Remy's over the last 50 years.
