Remi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Remi is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Remi?
Remi is spelled R-E-M-I. The name has 4 letters.
Remi at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Remi may derive from the Latin name Remigius, meaning “oarsman” or “rower.”
- Origin
- Remi is commonly associated with names of Latin origin, particularly derived from Remigius.
- Pronunciation
- REH-mee · 2 syllables
Remi Popularity in 2025
Rank#145
Recorded Births2,023
Rank#787
Recorded Births323
- Girls usage held steady at #145 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 25 places to #787 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Remi Mean?
Remi may derive from the Latin name Remigius, meaning “oarsman” or “rower.”
Origin: Remi is commonly associated with names of Latin origin, particularly derived from Remigius.
How Do You Pronounce Remi?
PronunciationREH-mee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Remi?
- History
- The name Remi has been used in various cultures, with historical ties to Latin roots and usage in French contexts.
Remi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,023 | #145 |
| 2025 | Boys | 323 | #787 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,998 | #145 |
| 2024 | Boys | 311 | #812 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,180 | #127 |
| 2023 | Boys | 300 | #817 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,392 | #118 |
| 2022 | Boys | 348 | #739 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,298 | #122 |
| 2021 | Boys | 360 | #719 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,206 | #125 |
| 2020 | Boys | 313 | #768 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,861 | #153 |
| 2019 | Boys | 241 | #913 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,668 | #177 |
| 2018 | Boys | 182 | #1,086 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,278 | #249 |
| 2017 | Boys | 190 | #1,052 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,102 | #296 |
| 2016 | Boys | 176 | #1,110 |
| 2015 | Girls | 635 | #502 |
| 2015 | Boys | 91 | #1,703 |
| 2014 | Girls | 435 | #657 |
| 2014 | Boys | 88 | #1,714 |
When Was Remi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
2,392 recorded births
National rank #118
2021 · Girls
2,298 recorded births
National rank #122
2020 · Girls
2,206 recorded births
National rank #125
2023 · Girls
2,180 recorded births
National rank #127
Where Remi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #40 | 16 |
| UT | #45 | 71 |
| SD | #46 | 16 |
| HI | #54 | 11 |
| LA | #57 | 58 |
| WV | #67 | 19 |
| MS | #70 | 28 |
| NV | #73 | 28 |