Remy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Remy is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Remy?
Remy is spelled R-E-M-Y. The name has 4 letters.
Remy at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Remy originates from the Latin name Remigius, meaning “oarsman” or “rower.”
- Origin
- The name Remy is commonly associated with French usage and may derive from the Latin name Remigius.
- Pronunciation
- REM-ee · 2 syllables
Remy Popularity in 2025
Rank#718
Recorded Births390
Rank#408
Recorded Births781
- Girls usage fell 37 places to #718 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #408 and recorded 26 fewer 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 Remy Mean?
Remy originates from the Latin name Remigius, meaning “oarsman” or “rower.”
Origin: The name Remy is commonly associated with French usage and may derive from the Latin name Remigius.
How Do You Pronounce Remy?
PronunciationREM-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Remy?
- History
- Remy appears in historical records associated with Saint Remigius, a 5th-century bishop of Reims.
Remy 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 | 390 | #718 |
| 2025 | Boys | 781 | #408 |
| 2024 | Girls | 419 | #681 |
| 2024 | Boys | 807 | #399 |
| 2023 | Girls | 457 | #641 |
| 2023 | Boys | 817 | #390 |
| 2022 | Girls | 500 | #600 |
| 2022 | Boys | 924 | #356 |
| 2021 | Girls | 554 | #552 |
| 2021 | Boys | 904 | #360 |
| 2020 | Girls | 617 | #496 |
| 2020 | Boys | 872 | #356 |
| 2019 | Girls | 571 | #538 |
| 2019 | Boys | 743 | #415 |
| 2018 | Girls | 586 | #536 |
| 2018 | Boys | 721 | #426 |
| 2017 | Girls | 505 | #595 |
| 2017 | Boys | 680 | #451 |
| 2016 | Girls | 398 | #714 |
| 2016 | Boys | 650 | #470 |
| 2015 | Girls | 333 | #842 |
| 2015 | Boys | 554 | #520 |
| 2014 | Girls | 282 | #952 |
| 2014 | Boys | 425 | #622 |
When Was Remy 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 · Boys
924 recorded births
National rank #356
2021 · Boys
904 recorded births
National rank #360
2020 · Boys
872 recorded births
National rank #356
2023 · Boys
817 recorded births
National rank #390
Where Remy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #259 | 14 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| WA | #209 | 38 |
| NH | #230 | 5 |
| CT | #238 | 14 |
| MA | #246 | 24 |
| CA | #265 | 139 |
| MN | #287 | 21 |
| CO | #318 | 20 |