How old is someone named Remy?
The average Remy is 12 years old.
Half of all living Remys are between 5 and 14.
When was Remy popular?
Most of the Remys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2020 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 0 |
| 1920s | 23 | 0 |
| 1930s | 10 | 0 |
| 1940s | 27 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 79 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 124 | 100 |
| 1970s | 205 | 190 |
| 1980s | 577 | 550 |
| 1990s | 1,310 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 2,150 | 2,100 |
| 2010s | 8,187 | 8,100 |
| 2020s | 8,042 | 8,000 |
How many Remys are still alive?
About 20,000 Remys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 21,000 babies named Remy since 1914.
Nearly every Remy ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Remy?
Three in four living Remys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 19%
- Gen Alpha 73%
Is Remy an old name?
No. Remy is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Remy will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Remy a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Remys are women and 60% are men.
The women average 12 and the men 11.
Names the same age as Remy
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Remy's name twin is Nash. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nash's age curve is the closest match to Remy's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Remy
How old is the average Remy?
The average Remy in the US is 12 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Remy?
About 20,000 Remys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 21,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Remy most popular?
In 2020, when about 1,500 baby boys were named Remy.
Is Remy a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 73% of living Remys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Remy a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Remys are women and 60% are men. The women average 12 and the men 11.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this