Holding steady.
Popularity of Renette since 1935
Babies named Renette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 202 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Renette is a French diminutive name that peaked in the United States in 1960, the year it reached its highest rank of 5,599. The name was first recorded in the Social Security data in 1935 and has seen very low, stable usage since its 1960s prime. Its one-in-N ratio is unknown due to insufficient births, but the name's trajectory indicates a consistent but rare choice, especially among families with French heritage. While no top states stand out, Renette carries a delicate, vintage charm similar to other French-origin names from the same era.
Renette is a feminine diminutive form, most likely derived from the French name Renée, the feminine form of René, from Latin renatus meaning 'born again'. It can also be seen as a variant of Renata, which has the same Latin root. The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rene, Nettie, Ren
Sibling names for Renette
Names that share Renette's style, for a brother or sister.
