Remy
Remy is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Oarsman or rower; alternatively derived from the Remi tribe of ancient Gaul.
Origin and history
Remy is derived from the Old French name Rémi, which ultimately stems from the Latin name Remigius. Historically associated with Saint Remigius, the bishop who converted Clovis I, it has seen a notable surge in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
12,484 babies in the United States have been named Remy since 1880. It ranks #1060 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #377.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- WA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 291 |
| 1990-2000 | 696 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,242 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,792 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,105 |
Famous people named Remy
- Remy Ma: Rapper, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name stems from Saint Remigius, the bishop who baptized Clovis I, the King of the Franks, in 496 AD.
- While historically rare in the United States, Remy has gained significant momentum for boys in the 2020s.