Remmy
Remmy is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Oarsman or rower.
Origin and history
Remmy is a modern variant spelling of the classic French name Rémy, which derives from the Latin name Remigius. It has historically seen light usage in the United States, though it has gained moderate traction in recent years as a contemporary given name. It offers a playful, accessible twist on a traditional European name.
Popularity in the United States
662 babies in the United States have been named Remmy since 1880. It ranks #4014 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1645.
States where it is most popular
- CA (81.5 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- WA (2.1 %)
- AZ (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 352 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Fun facts
- Remmy traces back to the Latin name Remigius, which originates from the word for rower or oarsman.
- While historically rare in the United States, nearly half of all published male births for Remmy have occurred since 2020.