Remy is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #747 in 2025 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 77 births ranking #521. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,169 girls born was named Remy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.