Remo
Every Remo since 1913 — 1,013 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Remo
Remo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,460 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,013 American babies have been named Remo. Its peak came in 1932, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Remo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Remo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,460 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,725 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,611 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,033 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,364 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,571 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,485 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,499 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,036 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,389 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,001 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,491 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,413 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,047 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,412 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,699 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,915 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,628 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,319 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,466 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,939 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,293 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,712 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,547 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,390 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,008 |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,392 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,732 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,872 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,498 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Remo
- Remo Giazotto Composer · 1910–1998
- Remo Freuler Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Remo in 2025?
Remo ranked #13,460 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Remo?
1,013 babies have been named Remo in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Remo most popular?
Remo peaked in 1932, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Remo a boy or girl name?
Remo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Remo rising or falling?
Remo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Remo?
Well-known people named Remo include Remo Giazotto (composer), Remo Freuler (soccer player).