Remer
A German masculine name possibly derived from the word "Riemer" meaning "belter".
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Remer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Remer today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remer births was 1915 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Remer is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Remers were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Remer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1915
7 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1960 SSA rank
#3,974
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Remer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remer from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 38 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Remer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Remers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Remer
The name Remer originates from the Germanic languages and has its roots in the Old High German word "rāmo," which means "raven" or "blackbird." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Remer can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in medieval German texts and chronicles. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who possessed certain traits or qualities reminiscent of the raven, such as intelligence, resourcefulness, or a dark complexion.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Remer von Zweibrücken was mentioned in the historical records of the Holy Roman Empire. He was a prominent knight and military commander who served under the Habsburg dynasty during the Crusades.
Another historical figure bearing the name Remer was Johann Remer, a 16th-century German theologian and reformer. Born in 1522 in Nuremberg, he played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.
In the realm of literature, the name Remer appears in the works of the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. In his novel "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship," published in 1795, one of the characters is named Remer, though little is known about the inspiration behind this name choice.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable individual named Remer Klöckner was a German architect and urban planner. Born in 1835 in Cologne, he was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in his hometown, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.
Finally, in the 20th century, a figure of historical significance was Erich von dem Bach-Remer, a German military officer who served in World War II. Born in 1899, he played a prominent role in the Battle of Stalingrad and later became involved in the attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler in 1944, known as the July 20th plot.
People
Remer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Remer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Remer a common name?
We classify Remer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remer most popular?
The single biggest year for Remer was 1915, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remer is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Remer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Remer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.