Remy

Remy - A very unique female name

Remy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2713. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Remy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Remy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Remy. The baby girl name Remy was given to 346 baby girls in 2025, ranking #722 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,767 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Remy peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 490.

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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 Oregon at position #268 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,210.

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.

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Remy origin and meaning

French, from Latin

From French Rémy, from Latin Remigius, usually derived from remex, 'oarsman, rower'

Remy is the French name Rémy, borne by a 5th-century bishop of Reims, used in the U.S. mainly for boys historically but given here as a girl's name. For girls it first appeared in 1976, peaked in 2020, and has fallen back quickly.

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.

Renee / Ramona / Rena / Ryan / Remi / Rowan / Rene / Reyna / Rhiannon / Reina /

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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.

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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 female 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.

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Pronunciation

REM-ee · /ˈrɛmi/

Around the world

• Rémy (French) — The original French form, usually masculine

Spellings and nicknames

• Remi — Simplified spelling, common for girls
• Remmie — Elaborated spelling

Famous bearers

• Remy Ma — American rapper, born Reminisce Smith and known professionally as Remy Ma (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Remy offers parents a short, French-flavoured name that feels modern for a daughter.

Worth knowing

• Spelling splits between Remy and Remi
• Still read as a boy's name by some