At a glance
- In short
- Remer is a distinctive male name of English origin, a variation of Remy, with no specific associations or meanings. A unique and traditional choice for baby boys.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1960 (#3,665)
- Babies in 1960
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,821 in 1913
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Remer
Remer is a male name of English origin. Remer is a variation of the name Remy. This unique name has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, Remer remains a distinctive choice for parents looking for an uncommon name with a traditional feel. The name Remer carries no specific associations or meanings, allowing parents to bestow their own significance upon it.
How to pronounce Remer
English
- Pronounced REE-mer /ˈriːmər/
Popularity of Remer in the U.S.
Remer was last recorded in the U.S. in 1960, ranked #3,665 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,821 in 1913. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1960 19 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 | 3,665 | back (not recorded in 1951–1959) |
| 1950 | 5 | 3,681 | ▼ 662 |
| 1949 | 7 | 3,019 | back (not recorded in 1939–1948) |
| 1938 | 7 | 2,868 | back (not recorded in 1937) |
| 1936 | 7 | 2,854 | back (not recorded in 1933–1935) |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,361 | back (not recorded in 1930–1931) |
| 1929 | 5 | 3,959 | back (not recorded in 1928) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,210 | ▼ 9 |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | ▼ 4 |
| 1925 | 5 | 4,197 | back (not recorded in 1924) |
| 1923 | 6 | 3,822 | ▲ 50 |
| 1922 | 6 | 3,872 | ▲ 450 |
| 1921 | 5 | 4,322 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▼ 23 |
| 1918 | 7 | 3,368 | ▼ 151 |
| 1917 | 7 | 3,217 | ▲ 680 |
| 1916 | 5 | 3,897 | ▼ 815 |
| 1915 | 7 | 3,082 | back (not recorded in 1914) |
| 1913 | 5 | 2,821 | new |