Rising since 2012, #1,833 for girls today.
Popularity of Renlee since 2012
Babies named Renlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 460 |
Meaning & origin
Renlee is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2012. It combines the element Ren, which may derive from names like Renata or from the Japanese word for lotus, with the popular suffix Lee, meaning 'meadow'. The name has shown a steady upward trajectory since its debut, reaching its peak rank of 1833 in 2025, with 1 in 14,746 newborn girls receiving the name that year. Geographically, Renlee is most common in West Virginia, Kansas, and Iowa, reflecting a trend toward creative, surname-style names in those regions. As a relatively recent coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name.
Renlee is a modern invented name, combining the element Ren (possibly from names like Renata or the Japanese word for lotus) with the popular suffix Lee, which means 'meadow' in Old English. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2012 and has been rising in use since, particularly in states like West Virginia, Kansas, and Iowa.
Where Renlee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Lee, Renny
Sibling names for Renlee
Names that share Renlee's style, for a brother or sister.
