Remy is a distinctive choice, ranked #625 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Remy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#625
US Rank #681
About the Name Remy
Remy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 104 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #521 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Remy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #681 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Remy
Unlikely. With around 62 UK babies named Remy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Remy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Remy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 104 places in the last five years. Its peak was #521 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Remy is more popular in the UK (#625) than in the US (#681). 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 Remy include: Remy Shand — Remy Shand is a Canadian R&B/soul singer best known for his single "Take a Message", released in late 2001.; Remy Bonjasky — Remy Kenneth Bonjasky is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer.; Remy Banks — Remy Banks is an American rapper..
Remy appears in the US top 500 at #400 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
62
UK babies named Remy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 104 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Remy
Likely around 1 other Remy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Remy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Remy Kenneth Bonjasky is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix heavyweight champion, winning the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008.