Remigio
A male name of Latin origin meaning "rower" or "sailor".
Name Census estimates that about 571 living Americans carry the first name Remigio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Remigio today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remigio births was 1988 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remigio. 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.
People living today
571
~ 1 in 600,270 Americans
Peak year
1988
15 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,198
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Remigio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remigio from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remigio 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 Remigio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Remigios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Remigio
The name Remigio originates from the Latin name Remigius, which derives from the Latin word "remigium" meaning "oar" or "rowing." This name was initially used in ancient Rome and was likely given to individuals associated with rowing or maritime activities.
Remigius was a popular name among early Christian saints and scholars. One of the most notable figures was Saint Remigius, also known as Saint Remi, the Bishop of Reims who lived from approximately 437 to 533 AD. He is renowned for converting Clovis I, the pagan king of the Franks, to Christianity through baptism, an event that significantly influenced the spread of Christianity in medieval Europe.
Another prominent figure with the name Remigio was Remigio de' Girolami (1235-1319), an Italian Dominican friar, theologian, and philosopher. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Florence during the 13th century and wrote extensively on various theological and philosophical topics.
In the realm of literature, Remigio Nannini (1493-1567) was an Italian poet and humanist from Florence. He is best known for his poems and works celebrating the Medici family, who were the rulers of Florence during the Renaissance period.
Moving to the 20th century, Remigio Herrera Bautistahe (1924-2015) was a Venezuelan painter and sculptor renowned for his abstract and geometric works. He played a significant role in the development of modern art in Venezuela and was recognized with numerous awards and honors.
Remigio Crespo Toral (1860-1939) was an Ecuadorian politician and diplomat who served as the President of Ecuador from 1911 to 1912. He played a crucial role in promoting education and social reforms during his time in office.
While the name Remigio has its roots in Latin and early Christian traditions, it has been used across various cultures and regions throughout history, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as religion, arts, literature, and politics.
People
Remigio + last name combinations
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FAQ
Remigio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remigio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 571 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remigio 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 600,270 US residents.
Is Remigio a common name?
We classify Remigio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 800 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remigio most popular?
The single biggest year for Remigio was 1988, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remigio is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Remigio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Remigio 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.