How Many People Are Named Remy?

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

Remy
Rare
French

Remy means 'oarsman' in French, making it a strong, nautical name. That's just 1 in 17,134 Americans who have this very rare male name. With most people named Remy under 30, it's clear this is a rising, modern name.

~4,050
Living in US
1 in 81,839
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Oarsman
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,107
Worldwide Bearers
#5,679
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
2,059
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,503
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,258
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,256
🇦🇴 Angola
1,215
🇱🇧 Lebanon
1,117
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,106
🇬🇭 Ghana
899
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇮🇳 India
745

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11,462 (60%)
♀ Female
7,798 (40%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
17,689
Would be under 30 (90%)
1,654
Would be 30–60 (8%)
220
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 19,563 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

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

📜 Remy Through the Generations

Remy has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 1,489 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. Today, there are 19,260 people named Remy living in the United States, with an average age of 13, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. The majority of those named Remy are under 30, showing how this name has become synonymous with younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,217
Texas 1,389
New York 1,178
Florida 813
Washington 602
Illinois 568
Pennsylvania 540
Ohio 505
Louisiana 472
Michigan 442

✨ Similar Names to Remy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Remy's French roots

📄 About the Name Remy

How Many People Have the Name Remy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,050 people in the United States currently share the name Remy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 81,839 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Remy a Common or Rare Name?

Remy is classified as 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 Remy Mean?

Remy means "oarsman" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Remy in SSA data, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.

When Was Remy Most Popular?

The name Remy reached peak popularity in 2020, with 1,489 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 Remy?

Approximately 4,050 people named Remy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,050. That works out to roughly 1 in 81,839 Americans.

Is Remy a rare name?

Remy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 81,839 Americans has this name.

What does the name Remy mean?

Remy means "oarsman" and comes from French origins.

Is Remy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 60% of people named Remy are male and 40% are female.

When was Remy most popular?

Remy peaked in 2020 with 1,489 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 US4,050
All-Time Births4,050
1 in X1 in 81,839
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2020
World Rank#5,679
Male %60%
Female %40%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.