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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rem — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Rella|Rema
Latin◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rem

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REM · 1 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11693 in 2020

Peak: #11693 in 2020

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11693 in 2020

Peak: #11693 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17234 in 2022

Peak: #17002 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162020

Rank #11693 · Rising since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #17234 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Rem scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
UnisexOne-syllableModernLiteraryMinimalistCoolLatinShortStrong consonants
Character
quiet determinationthoughtful loyaltycalm resilienceunderstated strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rems

observantcreativethoughtfuldocumentary-focusedvisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Rem is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Rem at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Remington or Remus. In Sanskrit, related to 'rem' meaning to delight or charm. Latin Remus invokes the mythological founder of Rome.
Language root:Latin · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#11693 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Rem Koolhaas
Architect and theorist
Rem Ignatjeff
Documentary filmmaker
Rem Lezar
Television personality
Similar Sound
Ren◈Rhett◈Reid◈Reis◈Remy◈
Similar Style
Kai◈Sage◈River◈Soren◈Cass
Works well with
Wren◈IvyRowan◈Beckett◈Piper◈LeoNova◈Cedar◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rem · Overview
Summary

Rem is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Literary character
Rem carries a cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rem.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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