Remigio
Remigio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Oarsman or rower.
Origin and history
Remigio is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Late Latin name Remigius. Historically associated with Saint Remigius, the bishop who baptized Clovis I, it carries a traditional, classic feel. It remains relatively rare in the United States, used primarily within families seeking heritage or classic Latinate names.
Popularity in the United States
805 babies in the United States have been named Remigio since 1880. It ranks #3871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- TX (81.7 %)
- CA (18.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Remigio
- Remigio Crespo Toral: Poet, Writer
Fun facts
- The original Latin form, Remigius, belonged to the bishop who baptized Clovis I, the first King of the Franks.
- The name stems from the Latin word 'remex', meaning rower or oarsman.