Remi
Boy name · #787 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Remi? In official American birth records, Remi has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 323 baby boys were named Remi, placing it at #787 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1703, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,573 boys born in 2025 was named Remi.
The 110-year story
Remi first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 360 boys were named Remi — good for #719 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Remi per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Remi against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Remi in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Remi is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Remi will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Remi is most common
Geography matters for names, and Remi is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Remi is most common in OR (0.8 per 1,000), WA (0.4 per 1,000), CA (0.3 per 1,000), NY (0.2 per 1,000), IL (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Remi is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Remi
Statistically, parents drawn to Remi tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rumi, Rami, Reign, Riggs, and Shai.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Remi | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 | #787 |
| 2024 | 311 | #812 |
| 2023 | 300 | #817 |
| 2022 | 348 | #739 |
| 2021 | 360 | #719 |
| 2020 | 313 | #768 |
| 2019 | 241 | #913 |
| 2018 | 182 | #1086 |
| 2017 | 190 | #1052 |
| 2016 | 176 | #1110 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1703 |
| 2014 | 88 | #1714 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2044 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2066 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1968 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2069 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2035 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2291 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2533 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3686 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2752 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2887 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3443 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3670 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2429 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Remi?
In official American birth records, the name Remi first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Remi a popular boy name?
Remi ranked #787 among boys in 2025 with 323 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1703.
When was the name Remi most popular?
Remi peaked in 2021, when 360 American boys received the name (ranked #719 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Remi?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,573 newborn American boys was named Remi. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.