How Many People Are Named Remi?

Complete statistics for the name Remi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Remi
Very Rare
French

Remi is a modern name with a unique twist. There are about 24,398 people named Remi in the US today, making it so rare that only 1 in 13,526 Americans shares this name. It peaked in 2022 with 2,737 births, showing its growing popularity.

~143
Living in US
1 in 2,317,827
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Oarsman, or from Rheims
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Free-spirited Creative Warm Playful
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, wisdom, and a deep sense of purpose. People connected to the number 9 are seen as old souls who feel a genuine pull toward helping others and leaving the world a little better than they found it.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,196
Worldwide Bearers
#8,208
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,349
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,299
🇺🇸 United States
2,690
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,394
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,608
🇳🇴 Norway
1,492
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,317
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,269
🇵🇱 Poland
1,178
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
724

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,705 (15%)
♀ Female
20,693 (85%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
23,643
Would be under 30 (96%)
852
Would be 30–60 (3%)
206
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 24,701 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Remi Through the Generations

The name Remi has seen a significant rise in recent years, with its peak in 2022 marking a substantial increase from its historical birth rates. While the total number of births since its inception stands at 24,701, the current estimated living population is much higher at 24,398, indicating a strong retention rate. This suggests that parents are increasingly choosing Remi as a modern, contemporary name. The age distribution reveals a youthful demographic, with 96% of Remi being under 30, which aligns with its status as a newer-generation name. The fact that the majority of Remi are still relatively young further emphasizes the ongoing trend of its increasing popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,494
Texas 1,928
New York 1,097
Florida 1,032
Ohio 984
Pennsylvania 818
Louisiana 719
Utah 719
North Carolina 636
Illinois 635

✨ Similar Names to Remi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Remi's French roots

📄 About the Name Remi

How Many People Have the Name Remi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 143 people in the United States currently share the name Remi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,317,827 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Remi a Common or Rare Name?

Remi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Remi Mean?

Remi means "oarsman, or from Rheims" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Remi in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

When Was Remi Most Popular?

The name Remi reached peak popularity in 2022, with 2,737 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Remi?

Approximately 143 people named Remi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 143. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,317,827 Americans.

Is Remi a rare name?

Remi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,317,827 Americans has this name.

What does the name Remi mean?

Remi means "oarsman, or from Rheims" and comes from French origins.

Is Remi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Remi are male and 85% are female.

When was Remi most popular?

Remi peaked in 2022 with 2,737 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US143
All-Time Births143
1 in X1 in 2,317,827
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2022
World Rank#8,208
Male %15%
Female %85%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.