Remi
How to say it: REM-ee · /ˈrɛmi/
French form of Remigius, from Latin meaning 'oarsman'; also used as a short form of Remy.
Remi was the 136th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,023 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #135 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #136 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,023 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,363 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #135 |
| In France, 2025 | #920 among girls’ names, 60 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a name of recent decades, Remi reached its height in the 2020s. At its peak now, it looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Light and lilting, Remi sounds soft and playful. Esmee pairs nicely alongside.
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Nicknames
- Rem
Honouring a Remi in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Remi is about 1 in 57.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #920 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #173. Ireland: #185.
Famous people named Remi
- Remi Sonaiya (born 1955)Nigerian politician, educationist and writer
- Remi Wolf (born 1996)American singer, songwriter and record producer
- Remi Abiola (1953–2009)Nigerian film actress and spouse of Nigerian President Moshood Abiola
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