MallowbyNames

Rennee

ren-EE · Variant of Renee, from French 'renée' meaning 'reborn'.

Peak popularity
1969
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Rennee since 1952

Babies named Rennee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

48121960198020002020Most births 1969Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s45
1960s69
1970s34
1980s5
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Rennee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952 and reached its peak popularity in 1969, a time when similar feminine French names were fashionable. Though unranked in recent data (2025), it maintained a stable usage pattern over the decades. The name did not appear on any top states lists but has persisted as a spelling variant of Renee.

Rennee is a respelled variant of Renee, the feminine French form of René, derived from Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, with its peak in 1969. It remains a recognizable but uncommon choice.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ren, Nee-Nee

Variants: Renee, Reneé

Sibling names for Rennee

Names that share Rennee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rennee mean?
Rennee is a variant spelling of Renee, meaning 'reborn'.
How popular is Rennee today?
Rennee has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names for girls in recent years. Its peak was in 1969 when it ranked the highest.
Is Rennee typically a boy or girl name?
Rennee is almost exclusively used for girls.