Declining since 1985, #1,098 for girls today.
Popularity of Renee since 1889
Babies named Renee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 161 |
| 1910s | 665 |
| 1920s | 2,295 |
| 1930s | 3,120 |
| 1940s | 7,817 |
| 1950s | 32,950 |
| 1960s | 55,815 |
| 1970s | 37,591 |
| 1980s | 24,414 |
| 1990s | 11,083 |
| 2000s | 5,779 |
| 2010s | 2,779 |
| 2020s | 1,391 |
Meaning & origin
Renee, the French feminine form of René, carries the meaning of 'reborn', drawing from Latin 'renatus'. First recorded in the United States in 1889, it saw a significant surge in popularity during the mid-20th century, peaking at rank 1098 in 1967. By 2025, it had receded to a rarity with a 1-in-7373 frequency, reflecting a steady decline since 1985. The name has been especially favored in New Jersey, Indiana, and Arizona. Despite its fall from mid-century heights, Renee retains a classic French elegance that appeals to parents drawn to traditional names with spiritual resonance.
Renee is the French feminine form of René, originating from the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'born again'. The name was popular among early Christians as a reference to spiritual rebirth. It entered English usage in the 19th century and saw significant popularity in the mid-20th century.
Where Renee 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.
“Renee” around the world
Where Renee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Renny
Variants: Renée, Renata
Sibling names for Renee
Names that share Renee's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Colette, Danielle, Genevieve, Marie, Yvonne, Diane, Janelle, Michele, Michelle, Yvette, Danelle, Ivette, Janel, Janell, Janene, Reba, Sheree, Chere, Cheree, Cherise, Donielle, Ivon, Janean, Janee, Jenise, Katrice, Machelle, Marchelle, Mechelle, Necole, Niccole, Racquel, Sherice, Stephine, Yolonda, Charese, Chauntel, Danise, Denean, Denelle, Denette, Denitra, Genene, Genese, Genise, Janalee, Janece, Janese, Jannelle, Lanay, Lanetta, Lateesha, Lavette, Lenee, Lenette, Lenise, Lisanne, Lorayne, Meshell, Mischelle, Monigue, Ninette, Raechelle, Ranelle, Rechelle, Renelle, Ronelle, Ronette, Shanette, Shelena, Sheran, Sherene, Sherese, Shontay, Trenise, Venise, Waynette, Carinne, Charee, Chelle, Davanee, Davene, Deneise, Deniese, Denyce, Desere, Desree, Genee, Jeaninne, Juliene, Karinne, Lachell, Lanice, Laree, Leontyne, Machele, Mashell, Meshelle, Michalle, Monee, Monice, Patrece, Redonna, Reneisha, Renell, Renika, Sherae, Sherisse, Trenia, Yalanda, Yanette, Yuvonne, Cherene, Cherisa, Denece, Chantee, Chareese, Charmagne, Charne, Chereese, Cherine, Cheris, Cherrise, Denene, Dennisse, Desirie, Desirre, Janiene, Jenese, Kenise, Lanett, Marchel, Martrice, Michille, Michole, Mischele, Patrese, Patryce, Ranette, Renaye, Reneka, Renelda, Roneka, Sharnell, Susane, Trenace, Trenee, Ulonda, Yuette, Yvone
Brothers: Andre, Jacques, Louis, Marcel, Pierre, Terrance, Terrence, Demond, Darcel, Donelle, Ronell, Davone, Demont, Denell, Donyell, Jermal, Kenard, Leondre, Raymone, Ronel, Toussaint, Darvell, Garon, Lanard, Montrey, Raymont, Reshard, Demarr, Jernard, Lemond, Lemonte, Letroy, Marcelis, Rodel, Vonzell
Names like Renee
Names whose popularity has moved with Renee's over the last 50 years.
