gender neutral
Remi
oarsman, remedy
About Remi
Effortlessly cool and genuinely versatile, Remi captures contemporary naming sensibilities perfectly. This French-inspired choice brings European sophistication with American accessibility, creating something universally appealing. The name has gained remarkable momentum recently, and for good reason—it works.
Four letters pack impressive style, creating a name that's memorable without being complicated. Remi flows beautifully, has that sought-after gender-neutral quality that modern parents increasingly value, and ages impeccably from infancy through adulthood.
The name has an artistic, creative vibe without feeling pretentious, a friendly approachability without seeming too casual. It fits equally well in countryside or city, complementing various lifestyles and family dynamics beautifully.
Parents choosing Remi demonstrate awareness of current trends while maintaining individual taste—it's popular enough to feel current but not so common that it loses distinctiveness. The name requires no explanation, no constant spelling corrections, no pronunciation debates. It simply works everywhere, for everyone, all the time. That's powerful simplicity.
Popularity of the Name Remi
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #837 | #967 | |||
| 2014 | #659 | #972 | #833 | ||
| 2015 | #502 | #694 | #724 | #796 | |
| 2016 | #296 | #466 | #827 | #693 | |
| 2017 | #249 | #436 | #430 | #420 | |
| 2018 | #177 | #292 | #424 | #428 | #270 |
| 2019 | #154 | #201 | #311 | #219 | #311 |
| 2020 | #125 | #173 | #181 | #166 | #175 |
| 2021 | #122 | #159 | #178 | #134 | #191 |
| 2022 | #118 | #161 | #125 | #145 | #156 |
| 2023 | #127 | #141 | #135 | #180 | #159 |
| 2024 | #145 | #136 | #126 | #113 | #190 |
| 2025 | #145 | #145 | #111 | #172 | #205 |
| 1997 | #641 | ||||
| 1998 | #894 | ||||
| 1999 | #819 | ||||
| 2000 | #926 | ||||
| 2003 | #880 | ||||
| 2008 | #908 | ||||
| 2012 | #906 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Remi
Names Similar to Remi
Nicknames for Remi
- Rem
- Emmy
- Remmy
- Remy
- Remi
Famous People Named Remi
| Remi Abdo | An acclaimed Lebanese documentary filmmaker |
| Remi Adeleke | A former U.S. Navy SEAL and actor |
| Remi Ayodele | A Nigerian-American professional basketball player |
| Remi Bizouard | A French freestyle motocross rider |
| Remi Gaillard | A French prankster and YouTube personality |
| Remi Lake | A Canadian singer and songwriter |
| Remi Nicole | A British pop singer and songwriter |
| Remi Ochlik | A renowned French photojournalist |
| Remi Panossian | A talented French jazz pianist |
| Remi Sandri | An Italian Olympic swimmer |
| Remi Shibata | A Japanese model and actress |
| Remi Wolf | An American singer and songwriter |
Characters Named Remi
| Remi Martin | NCIS - New Orleans - A fictional character in the TV series "NCIS - New Orleans" |
| Remi Mizuchi | Tokyo Ravens - A character in the anime series "Tokyo Ravens" |
| Remi Peltier | The Mercy Thompson Series - A werewolf character in Patricia Briggs' novel series |
| Remi Balboa | Pretty Rhythm - A character in the anime series "Pretty Rhythm" |
| Remi Wakabayashi | High Score Girl - A character in the manga and anime "High Score Girl" |
| Remi Tojo | Baka and Test - A character in the anime series "Baka and Test" |
| Remi Suzuki | The Irregular at Magic High School - A character in the anime series "The Irregular at Magic High School" |