Remi sits comfortably in the UK charts at #160 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#160
US Rank #145
About the Name Remi
2024 marks Remi's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #160. The name has climbed 34 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Remi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #145, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Remi
Unlikely. With around 315 UK babies named Remi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Remi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Remi is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 34 places over the last five years to #160 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Remi is more popular in the US (#145) than in the UK (#160). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Remi include: Remi Eriksen — Remi Eriksen is the current group president and chief executive officer of DNV, an international classification society and certification body.; Remi Lindholm — Remi Lindholm is a Finnish cross-country skier who competes internationally.; Remi Kabaka Jr. — Remi Kabaka Jr..
Remi appears in the US top 500 at #145 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
315
UK babies named Remi (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 34 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Remi
Likely around 1 other Remi in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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