Remii
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "oarsman, rower".
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Remii. It is a predominantly female name (96.5% of registrations). The average person named Remii today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remii births was 2022 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Remii with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2022
20 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#7,493
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Remii
Remii leans heavily female at 96.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Remii as a male name
- Ranked #13,877 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Remii as a female name
- Ranked #7,493 in 2024
- 15 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (19 births)
Popularity
Remii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remii from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 86 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Remii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Remii
The name Remii has its roots in the Latin language, originating from the ancient Roman Empire. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "remissio," which means "forgiveness" or "pardon." The name dates back to the first century AD, a time when Christianity was spreading throughout the Roman territories.
In early Christian texts, the name Remii was associated with the concept of redemption and the forgiveness of sins. It was often bestowed upon individuals who had embraced the Christian faith or those who had repented and sought forgiveness for their past transgressions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Remii can be found in the writings of Saint Ambrose, a prominent Christian philosopher and theologian from the 4th century AD. He mentioned a man named Remii who had converted to Christianity and dedicated his life to serving the church.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Remii gained popularity among various European cultures, particularly in regions where Latin influence was strong, such as Italy, France, and Spain. It was often associated with saints and religious figures who embodied the virtues of forgiveness and redemption.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Remii was Remii of Auxerre, a French Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He was renowned for his work in preserving and copying ancient manuscripts, ensuring the survival of many important texts from the classical era.
In the 12th century, Remii of Fécamp, a Norman monk and historian, gained recognition for his chronicle titled "Chronicon Normanniae," which documented the history of Normandy and its rulers.
Another notable individual was Remii de Châlons, a French bishop and diplomat who lived in the 13th century. He played a significant role in mediating disputes between the church and the French monarchy during the reign of King Philip IV.
During the Renaissance period, the name Remii was further embraced by humanist scholars and artists who drew inspiration from classical Latin literature and culture. One such figure was Remii Belleau, a French poet and member of the renowned Pléiade group, who lived in the 16th century and contributed to the development of French Renaissance poetry.
In the 17th century, Remii Naudé, a French scholar and librarian, gained recognition for his extensive work in assembling and cataloging one of the most extensive private libraries of his time, which later became part of the Bibliothèque Mazarine in Paris.
While the name Remii has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has varied across different cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring influence of Latin language and Christian traditions on naming practices.
People
Remii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Remii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Remii a common name?
We classify Remii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remii most popular?
The single biggest year for Remii was 2022, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remii is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Remii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Remii a female name?
Yes, 96.5% of people registered as Remii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Remii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Remii in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Remii can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Remii?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.