Total births
956
Boys' name · since 1889
Remus
Remus has 956 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9022
- among boys today
- 956
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Remus currently ranks #9022 among boys' names in America, with 956 babies recorded since 1889.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Remus has been recorded 956 times among boys since 1889, currently ranked #9022 nationally and more common than 37% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2025.
- #9022 among boys today
- 956 born since 1889
- 2010s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Remus is currently the #9022 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 956 born since 1889, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9022
- among boys today
- 956
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Remus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9022
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Remus was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
28 babies were named Remus in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Remus compares
956 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Remus's all-time total is 160% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Remus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 956 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Remus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Remus splits its recorded history at 1960: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Remus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#9,022
Active since
1889
Remus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Remus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Remus's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Remus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
82 births
- 1920s
1920s
120 births
- 1930s
1930s
98 births
- 1940s 55
1940s
55 births
- 1950s
1950s
70 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
88 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 147 births (15% of all-time use).
How Remus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Remus's total volume
Remus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Remus by state
Where Remus concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Remus's total US births 0.5%
Even split
5 of 956 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Remus? ▼
956 babies have been named Remus since 1889. It currently ranks #9022 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 28 births.
When was Remus most popular? ▼
Remus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Remus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Remus are California (5 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Remus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Remus since 1889 -- 137 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Remus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Remington, Remy, Remi, Remo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Remus's data
- Remus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (147 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Remuss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Remus
Nearby Names Like Remus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Remus
Remington Boy
#287 23,977 births
Remy Boy
#399 12,484 births
Remi Boy
#812 4,185 births
Remo Boy
1,013 births
Remigio Boy
805 births
Compare Remus side by side: Remus vs Remington Remus vs Remy Remus vs Remi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Remus
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Remus: #9022 Boys' Name - 956 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/remus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Remus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.