Is Renate a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Renate is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Renate?

reh-NAH-teh · IPA: /rɛˈnɑːteɪ/

Renate Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationreh-NAH-teh / rɛˈnɑːteɪ

Latin; German

Meaning

Latin: reborn; German: strong counsel

Historical & Cultural Background

Renate is derived from the Latin name 'Renatus', meaning 'reborn'. It is commonly used in German-speaking countries as a feminine form. The name has historical significance in Christian contexts, symbolizing spiritual rebirth. It has been popular in various European cultures, particularly in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

Renate has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Rina Rena

Variants

Renata

International Variants

Renata (Italian)
Renate (Dutch)
Renata (Spanish)
Renate (Norwegian)

Famous people named Renate

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Fictional characters named Renate

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Sibling Suggestions

Renée Rebecca Renee Rita Rosa Rhea

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Renate was first seen in the United States in 1917. Renate has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Renate has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Renate (1977)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1917	5
1934	5
1935	7
1937	9
1938	5
1939	6
1940	5
1941	7
1942	8
1948	6
1949	12
1950	10
1951	9
1952	17
1953	19
1954	21
1955	24
1956	36
1957	39
1958	44
1959	50
1960	46
1961	67
1962	45
1963	46
1964	54
1965	54
1966	40
1967	40
1968	32
1969	28
1970	33
1971	35
1972	13
1973	22
1974	10
1975	15
1976	17
1977	20
1978	15
1979	15
1980	21
1981	24
1982	20
1983	10
1984	8
1985	9
1986	13
1987	15
1988	12
1989	14
1990	12
1991	14
1992	11
1993	8
1994	5
1995	10
1997	7
1998	5
1999	8
2000	5
2001	5
2003	5
2006	7
2007	6
2008	6
2019	8
2020	6