A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Renata since 1900
Babies named Renata per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 107 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 88 |
| 1950s | 503 |
| 1960s | 893 |
| 1970s | 753 |
| 1980s | 1,727 |
| 1990s | 580 |
| 2000s | 1,321 |
| 2010s | 4,728 |
| 2020s | 3,703 |
Meaning & origin
Renata, meaning 'born again' from Latin, has a steady presence in the United States. First recorded in 1900, it reached its peak rank of 481st in 1980, and in 2025 it again holds that rank, with about 1 in 2,531 girls given the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since the 1990s and shows a revival in the 1980s decade. Top states for Renata include Arizona, Texas, and Colorado.
Renata is the feminine form of the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'born again'. It was a relatively rare name in English-speaking countries until the mid-20th century, but has been used in various European languages, particularly Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish, often with religious connotations related to spiritual rebirth.
Where Renata is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Renata” around the world
Where Renata lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Rena, Nata
Variants: Renate, Reneé
Sibling names for Renata
Names that share Renata's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Renata
Names whose popularity has moved with Renata's over the last 50 years.
