Remonia
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially derived from "Remon".
Name Census estimates that about 239 living Americans carry the first name Remonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Remonia today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remonia births was 1957 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Remonia. 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 Remonia is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Remonias were born before 1967.
People living today
239
~ 1 in 1,434,119 Americans
Peak year
1957
23 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1974 SSA rank
#7,475
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Remonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Remonia from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 122 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Remonia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remonia 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 Remonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Remonias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Remonia
The given name Remonia has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, tracing back to around 3000 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "re" meaning "to go" and "monia" meaning "forever," suggesting a meaning of "one who travels forever" or "eternal traveler." The name was likely associated with the nomadic lifestyle of the early Sumerian people.
In later centuries, the name appeared in various Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and inscriptions, often referring to individuals involved in trade and exploration. One notable reference is found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem, where a character named Remonia is described as a skilled navigator and guide.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Remonia was a Sumerian merchant who lived around 2500 BC. Records indicate that he was part of a trading expedition that traveled through the Persian Gulf region, establishing trade routes and fostering cultural exchange.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Remonia:
1. Remonia of Carthage (c. 250 BC - 190 BC), a Carthaginian explorer and navigator who is credited with establishing trade routes across the Mediterranean and as far as the Atlantic coast of Africa.
2. Remonia the Wise (c. 100 AD - 180 AD), a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Roman Empire, known for her contributions to the study of astronomy and navigation.
3. Remonia al-Bakri (1014 - 1094), an Arab geographer and cartographer from Andalusia, who wrote extensively about the world's geography and cultures.
4. Remonia di Navarro (1492 - 1567), an Italian explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas and later led expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America.
5. Remonia Duvall (1690 - 1763), a French-Canadian fur trader and explorer who established trading posts and settlements in what is now western Canada and the northern United States.
These individuals, spanning various cultures and time periods, exemplify the spirit of adventure, exploration, and discovery associated with the name Remonia, reflecting its historical roots and the enduring fascination with travel and discovery.
People
Remonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Remonia 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
Remonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Remonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 239 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remonia 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 1,434,119 US residents.
Is Remonia a common name?
We classify Remonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 426 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Remonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Remonia was 1957, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remonia is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Remonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Remonia in the SSA data are female. 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.