Holding steady.
Popularity of Renne since 1944
Babies named Renne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 21 | 0 |
| 1950s | 111 | 12 |
| 1960s | 168 | 0 |
| 1970s | 161 | 0 |
| 1980s | 90 | 12 |
| 1990s | 22 | 14 |
| 2000s | 5 | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Renne is a rare given name that has never broken into the U.S. top 1000, with no rank for the latest year 2025. Its peak year was 1971, when it saw its highest recorded usage. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades, appearing only sporadically. Of uncertain origin, Renne is likely a variant of René or Renee, both derived from the Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn'. It is primarily used for boys, though it could be considered unisex. The name's rarity gives it a distinctive quality, and it may appeal to parents seeking a short, simple name with French roots. With no top states recorded, its usage is thinly distributed across the country.
Renne is a rare given name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of René (French masculine) or Renée (French feminine), both derived from Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage or a respelling of names like Ren or Wren. Its usage peaked in the 1970s in the United States, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren
Sibling names for Renne
Names that share Renne's style, for a brother or sister.
