Holding steady.
Popularity of Renwick since 1917
Babies named Renwick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Renwick's real moment was 1969.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 191 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Renwick is a rare given name with English surname origins, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1917. It reached its modest peak in 1969, but has never entered the top 1000 and remains uncommon, with a stable trajectory in recent years. The name is derived from Old English elements, suggesting a meaning related to the raven, a bird often associated with intelligence and mystery in Germanic folklore. Despite its obscurity, Renwick has a distinguished sound and a strong, surname-like feel that appeals to parents seeking an unusual but traditional name. Its history as a given name is largely American, reflecting a broader trend of adopting surnames as first names.
Renwick derives from an English surname, itself from a place name or a personal name. The first element likely comes from Old English 'hræfn' (raven), and the second from either 'wīc' (dwelling, settlement) or 'wīġ' (battle, war). It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Wick
Sibling names for Renwick
Names that share Renwick's style, for a brother or sister.
