Remus
boy name#5608 in 2025Remus entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #974 in 1889, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
#5608
rank today
#974
peak (1889)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1900s | #1137 |
| 1910s | #2314 |
| 1920s | #2533 |
| 1930s | #2455 |
| 1940s | #2869 |
| 1950s | #3108 |
| 1960s | #3710 |
| 1970s | #3513 |
| 1980s | #4274 |
| 1990s | #8539 |
| 2000s | #9987 |
| 2010s | #7142 |
| 2020s | #5599 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Remus has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Remus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Remus alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Remus in 2025?
- Remus ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Remus most popular?
- Remus peaked in 1889, reaching #974 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Remus with classmates?
- Remus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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