Remy - A very unique male name
Remy at a glance
Remy is ranked #423 among boy baby names in 2025, with 731 births in 2025. It peaked in 2020 at #358 and first appeared on the charts in 1925.
- Rank in 2025
- #423
- Births in 2025
- 731
- Peak year
- 2020 (#358)
- First appeared
- 1925
- Trend
- #358 in 2020 → #423 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,006 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (14 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,006 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Remy peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 358.
Famous with this name
Remy Hii
Ronald Remy
Remy Edgerly
How would you rate Remy, 1-5?
Remy is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Remy is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #162 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #928.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Remy is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Remy origin and meaning
Latin, via French
French form of Remigius, from Latin remex/remigis, 'oarsman, rower'
Remy is the name of Saint Rémy (Remigius), who baptised Clovis, king of the Franks. In the U.S. it rose in the 2000s — Pixar's rat chef Remy in Ratatouille (2007) helped — peaked in 2022, and has eased slightly since.
Attested etymology
Remy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Remy, pop culture references for the name Remy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Remy
We've found the following names that sound similar to Remy, sorted by popularity.
Ryan / Ronnie / Roman / Ramon / Rowan / Rene / Ron / Romeo / Ronan / Ronny /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 423 |
| 2024 | 400 |
| 2023 | 395 |
| 2022 | 358 |
| 2021 | 363 |
| 2020 | 358 |
| 2019 | 420 |
| 2018 | 426 |
| 2017 | 453 |
| 2016 | 477 |
| 2015 | 517 |
| 2014 | 620 |
| 2013 | 750 |
| 2012 | 886 |
| 2011 | 887 |
| 2010 | 872 |
| 2009 | 924 |
| 2008 | 1036 |
| 2007 | 1230 |
| 2006 | 1496 |
| 2005 | 1388 |
| 2004 | 1275 |
| 2003 | 1399 |
| 2002 | 1326 |
| 2001 | 1298 |
| 2000 | 1547 |
| 1999 | 1511 |
| 1998 | 1309 |
| 1997 | 1218 |
| 1996 | 1403 |
| 1995 | 1297 |
| 1994 | 1567 |
| 1993 | 1918 |
| 1992 | 1812 |
| 1991 | 1406 |
| 1990 | 1517 |
| 1989 | 1534 |
| 1988 | 1616 |
| 1987 | 1679 |
| 1985 | 2634 |
| 1984 | 2007 |
| 1983 | 2013 |
| 1982 | 1533 |
| 1980 | 2414 |
| 1979 | 2030 |
| 1963 | 1724 |
| 1925 | 1913 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 162 |
| Washington | 212 |
| Connecticut | 246 |
| Massachusetts | 254 |
| New Hampshire | 260 |
| California | 267 |
| Minnesota | 302 |
| Colorado | 325 |
| New York | 335 |
| Illinois | 348 |
| Louisiana | 350 |
| Nevada | 355 |
| Oregon | 368 |
| New Jersey | 375 |
| Wisconsin | 387 |
| Utah | 402 |
| Missouri | 416 |
| Iowa | 437 |
| Michigan | 438 |
| Pennsylvania | 453 |
| Arizona | 456 |
| Florida | 475 |
| Ohio | 494 |
| Georgia | 496 |
| Kansas | 506 |
| North Carolina | 533 |
| Virginia | 551 |
| Texas | 586 |
| Kentucky | 612 |
| Tennessee | 661 |
| Maryland | 680 |
| Oklahoma | 682 |
| Indiana | 928 |
Even more about Remy
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Remy a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Remy?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
REM-ee · /ˈrɛmi/
Around the world
- Rémy (French) — Standard French form, with accent
- Rémi (French) — Variant French form
Spellings and nicknames
- Remi — Unaccented respelling, also used for girls
Famous bearers
- Saint Remigius — Bishop of Reims who baptised Clovis (c. 437–533) Historical
- Remy — Rat chef hero of Pixar's Ratatouille (Fictional, 2007) Fictional
Style
InternationalClassic
Why parents choose it
Soft, chic, and international, it feels modern while having a saint's history behind it.
Worth knowing
- Widely used for girls under the Remi spelling, so gender assumptions split; the cognac brand Rémy Martin is another strong association.
