Renee

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Reborn; Born Again

Background: The name Renee originates from the French word 'rené,' which means 'reborn.' This term is derived from the Latin 'renatus,' which also translates to 'born again.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#212
Total births
187,285
Most popular decade
1960s (168,381 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-94 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1889

Gender usage

0.9% male 99.1% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1935
First year births
7
First year rank
#2,951
Peak year
1971
Peak year births
44
Peak rank
#1,254
Most recent year
2022
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#8,981

Female

First year
1889
First year births
7
First year rank
#1,025
Peak year
1962
Peak year births
6,013
Peak rank
#76
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
239
Recent rank
#1,046

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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