Renae Girl

Popularity: #900 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-NAY /rɪˈneɪ/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: reborn; Latin: queen

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Renae is derived from the Latin name Renatus, which means "reborn" or "born again." This Latin term itself comes from the verb "renascor," meaning to be born again or to be reborn. The name Renatus was adopted into Old French as Renée, which maintained the original meaning and was used primarily for females.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were introduced into the English language, leading to the emergence of Renae as a variant of Renée. Historically, the name Renée gained prominence through notable figures, particularly in the context of the Christian faith.

Saint Renatus, a 3rd-century martyr, is one such figure associated with the name, contributing to its religious significance. The name also appears in various literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, where the concept of rebirth is a central theme, further embedding the name's meaning within Christian tradition.

The name Renée became particularly popular in France during the Renaissance period, reflecting the cultural revival and the era's emphasis on classical learning and rebirth. Culturally, the name Renae and its variants have been associated with themes of renewal and transformation, resonating with various traditions that celebrate new beginnings.

The name's connection to rebirth has made it a symbol of hope and renewal in many cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rena or Rae have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different languages and cultures.

Overall, Renae encapsulates a rich historical and linguistic journey, embodying themes that have resonated through centuries.

Famous people named Renae

In this section, you will find notable people named Renae. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Renae who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Renae who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Renae L. Smith is a professional athlete best known for her achievements in track and field.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Renae, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ReneeRheaRinaRomyRosaRiley

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Renae. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RenaReneeRinaRheaRomyRinae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Renae was first seen in the United States in 1925.

Renae has ranked as high as #915 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Iowa.

In the past 5 years the name Renae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Renae is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Renae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Renae.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 48 0 48
2024 42 0 42
2023 37 0 37
2022 43 0 43
2021 48 0 48
2020 39 0 39
2019 44 0 44
2018 53 0 53
2017 50 0 50
2016 35 0 35
2015 52 0 52
2014 55 0 55
2013 60 0 60
2012 45 0 45
2011 51 0 51
2010 54 0 54
2009 60 0 60
2008 56 0 56
2007 70 0 70
2006 76 0 76
2005 67 0 67
2004 86 0 86
2003 72 0 72
2002 89 0 89
2001 104 0 104
2000 129 0 129
1999 100 0 100
1998 116 0 116
1997 117 0 117
1996 143 0 143
1995 133 0 133
1994 133 0 133
1993 155 0 155
1992 159 0 159
1991 170 0 170
1990 187 0 187
1989 174 0 174
1988 233 0 233
1987 176 0 176
1986 228 0 228
1985 245 5 240
1984 219 0 219
1983 240 0 240
1982 272 0 272
1981 266 6 260
1980 310 0 310
1979 258 0 258
1978 275 0 275
1977 261 0 261
1976 240 0 240
1975 297 0 297
1974 273 0 273
1973 289 0 289
1972 309 0 309
1971 344 0 344
1970 386 0 386
1969 340 0 340
1968 346 0 346
1967 340 0 340
1966 295 6 289
1965 312 0 312
1964 353 0 353
1963 321 6 315
1962 366 0 366
1961 334 0 334
1960 302 0 302
1959 285 5 280
1958 280 0 280
1957 278 0 278
1956 234 0 234
1955 190 5 185
1954 205 0 205
1953 162 0 162
1952 153 0 153
1951 123 0 123
1950 113 0 113
1949 116 0 116
1948 78 0 78
1947 58 0 58
1946 47 0 47
1945 28 0 28
1944 33 0 33
1943 35 0 35
1942 18 0 18
1941 11 0 11
1940 10 0 10
1939 14 0 14
1938 15 0 15
1937 14 0 14
1936 18 0 18
1935 14 0 14
1934 13 0 13
1933 5 0 5
1932 13 0 13
1931 11 0 11
1930 6 0 6
1928 7 0 7
1925 5 0 5

Top States for Renae (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
55%
CA 5
45%