How Popular (or Rare) was Remy in 1997?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#897
1997 Rank
24
1997 Births
#521
Best Rank (2020)
77
Peak Year (2020)
841
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 12,216
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 18%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Uncommon ยท 1 in 12,216 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Remy Story

Remy is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #897 in 1997 with 24 recorded births. This places Remy in the top 18% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 77 births ranking #521. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 12,216 girls born was named Remy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: French  |  Meaning: oarsman; or linked with the Remi people depending on source

Remy is a stylish French-rooted name often connected with the older meaning oarsman. It feels bright, modern, and international.

The name has long use in French-speaking traditions and later became widely fashionable beyond them. Its popularity comes from sounding soft and polished while still being brief.

Did you know?Remy and Remi show how a small spelling change can create slightly different style preferences around the same name family.
Similar namesRemi, Romy, Riley, Rory, Milo

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