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UK name, mostly girls

Reme

Rich, abundant.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.

Reme is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Reme popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3142, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Reme is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Reme. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Reme ranked #3142 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Reme.
  • Reme is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reme as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 57.1% of Reme registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3142

1998

Births in 1998

4

Latest year

Peak year

1998

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Reme

In England and Wales birth records, Reme has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 42.9% of registrations are for boys and 57.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

43% boys
57% girls
Boys3 (42.9%)Girls4 (57.1%)

Reme registered for boys

  • Ranked #5,119 in 2024
  • 3 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (3 births)

Reme registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,142 in 1998
  • 4 girls registered in 1998
  • Peak: 1998 (4 births)

Meaning

What does Reme mean?

The name Reme has its origins in ancient Etruscan culture, originating in the region of modern-day Tuscany, Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "remur," which means "to row" or "to sail." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with maritime activities or seafaring in its early usage.

One of the earliest known references to the name Reme can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions found in Cerveteri, an ancient Etruscan city. These inscriptions date back to the 6th century BCE and provide evidence of the name's existence during the height of Etruscan civilization.

In the 1st century BCE, the Roman historian Livy mentioned a figure named Reme in his historical writings. This Reme was described as a skilled navigator who assisted the Roman army in crossing the Adriatic Sea during a military campaign. While the accuracy of this account is debated, it serves as a historical reference to the name's usage during the Roman era.

During the Middle Ages, the name Reme appeared sporadically in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Reme de Montpellier, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the city of Montpellier.

In the Renaissance period, the name Reme gained popularity among Italian artists and intellectuals. Reme Della Rovere, a 15th-century Italian painter and architect, was a prominent figure who contributed to the artistic and architectural development of the era.

Another famous individual with the name Reme was Reme Galeotti, an Italian philosopher and humanist who lived during the 16th century. Galeotti was known for his contributions to the study of ethics and his influential writings on moral philosophy.

During the 17th century, Reme Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and mathematics. Descartes is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era, and his work laid the foundations for much of modern philosophy and science.

In the 19th century, Reme Magritte, a Belgian surrealist artist, gained recognition for his thought-provoking and imaginative paintings. Magritte's works often explored the relationship between reality and perception, challenging the viewer's understanding of the world around them.

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Popularity

Reme over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Reme in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Reme, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1998, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01234199820112024

Decades

Reme by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reme was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
1990s #3142 4 1

Related

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FAQ

Reme: questions and answers

How popular is the name Reme in the UK right now?

In 1998, Reme was ranked #3142 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Reme most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Reme in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Reme?

Rich, abundant.

How many people are called Reme in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Reme across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.