Unisex · #10,599 in 2026

Rem

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#10,599 (2020)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #15,082 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,599 (16 total)
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#10599
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2020
First Year
2022
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#15082
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Rem

As a girl name

Rem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 5 Rems were born — ranking #15,082 that year. As of 2026, Rem ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Rems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Rems were born — ranking #10,599 that year. As of 2026, Rem ranks #10,599 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Rems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rem

What does the name Rem mean?
Rem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rem in 2026?
In 2026, Rem ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rem most popular?
Rem reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #10,599 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Rem a unisex name?
Yes — Rem is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 38% of Rems assigned female and 62% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rem?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rem include Rocklan, Kenin, Marquees. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rem

Rem is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Rem's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #10,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Rem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.