Declining since 2018, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Renly since 2012
Babies named Renly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 108 | 270 |
| 2020s | 85 | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Renly emerged as a given name after 2011, spurred by the character Renly Baratheon from the television series Game of Thrones. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, and its highest popularity came in 2017, when it ranked 5,045th. Since 2018, its usage has been declining, though it remains in occasional use. With an estimated 1 in 89,899 newborns receiving the name in 2025, Renly is a rare choice that appeals to fans of modern fantasy and those seeking distinctive names with a literary or pop culture association. Its unisex potential and simple pronunciation contribute to its appeal.
Renly first appeared in modern usage, likely inspired by the fictional character Renly Baratheon from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series (1996) and its television adaptation Game of Thrones (2011). The name may be a respelling or variant of the English surname Renley or a blend of names like Ren and Lee. It gained limited use after the show's popularity, particularly for boys, though it has also been used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren
Variants: Renley
Sibling names for Renly
Names that share Renly's style, for a brother or sister.
