Remiel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Highest of God" or "Thunder of God".
Name Census estimates that about 347 living Americans carry the first name Remiel. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Remiel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remiel births was 2023 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remiel. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Remiel with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
347
~ 1 in 987,765 Americans
Peak year
2023
51 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,366
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Remiel
Remiel leans heavily male at 88.8% of total registrations, but 39 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Remiel as a male name
- Ranked #3,366 in 2024
- 35 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (43 births)
Remiel as a female name
- Ranked #14,858 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (10 births)
Popularity
Remiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remiel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 213 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remiel 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 Remiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Remiels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Remiel
The name Remiel has its origins in Hebrew and is believed to have been derived from the combination of two words: "rem" meaning "to be high" or "exalted," and "el," which is the Hebrew word for God. As a result, the name Remiel is often interpreted to mean "exalted by God" or "elevated to God."
This name is closely associated with Judeo-Christian traditions, particularly in angelology, where Remiel is considered one of the archangels. The name is mentioned in various mystical and apocryphal texts, such as the Book of Enoch and the Testament of Solomon, which describe Remiel as one of the angelic beings responsible for overseeing and guiding human affairs.
The earliest recorded use of the name Remiel can be traced back to the 3rd century CE, when it appeared in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. In this text, Remiel is referred to as one of the angels who kept watch over the gates of the Garden of Eden.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Remiel. One of the earliest recorded was Remiel of Ephesus, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecutions for refusing to renounce his faith.
In the 12th century, a notable Jewish scholar and philosopher named Remiel ben Elijah of Constantinople gained recognition for his works on Jewish law and ethics.
During the Renaissance period, Remiel Naldi (1460-1524), an Italian humanist and poet, was celebrated for his contributions to Latin poetry and his role in reviving classical literature.
In the 17th century, Remiel Abeniacar (1616-1684), a Dutch-Jewish philosopher and theologian, gained prominence for his writings on Jewish mysticism and his efforts to bridge the gap between Jewish and Christian teachings.
More recently, Remiel Bakshi (1932-2009) was a renowned Israeli painter and sculptor, known for his abstract and expressionistic works that explored themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition.
People
Remiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remiel 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
Remiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 347 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remiel 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 987,765 US residents.
Is Remiel a common name?
We classify Remiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 349 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Remiel was 2023, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remiel is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Remiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Remiel a male name?
Yes, 88.8% of people registered as Remiel 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.
Is Remiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Remiel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Remiel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Remiel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.