Renato Boy

Popularity: #896 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-NAH-toh /reˈna.to/

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: reborn; Spanish: born again

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Renato has its roots in the Latin name Renatus, which means "reborn" or "born again." This Latin term is derived from the verb "renascere," which translates to "to be born again." The name Renatus was used in early Christian contexts, symbolizing spiritual rebirth, a concept central to Christian theology. As Latin evolved into the Romance languages, Renatus transformed into Renato in Italian and other variants in different languages, reflecting the linguistic shifts of the region.

Historically, the name Renato has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in Italy. One significant bearer of the name was Saint Renatus, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the Church, who is venerated in some Christian traditions.

The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and culture, which often celebrated names with classical roots. The use of Renato in literature and art during this time contributed to its cultural resonance.

In addition to its religious and historical significance, the name Renato has been associated with themes of renewal and transformation, making it a symbol of hope and new beginnings. This connection to rebirth is particularly poignant in Christian contexts, where the concept of resurrection is foundational.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Ren, which carry a similar essence of familiarity and affection. Overall, Renato embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage, historical significance, and cultural symbolism that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Renato

In this section, you will find notable people named Renato. 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 Renato who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Renato Russo was a singer and songwriter best known for his work with the band Legião Urbana, as well as his solo album The Stonewall Celebration Concert.

Renato Sanches is a professional footballer best known for playing with Lille OSC, Bayern Munich, and the Portugal national team.

Renato Zero is a singer and songwriter best known for his albums such as Rito de Passagem, and for his theatrical performances in Brazil.

Renato Carosone was a singer and songwriter best known for his songs like 'Tu vuò fà l'americano' and 'Maruzzella'.

Renato Dulbecco was a virologist best known for his work on the interaction between viruses and the genetic material of the cell, earning a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Renato was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Renato has ranked as high as #4522 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Renato has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Renato 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 Renato 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 Renato.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 42 42 0
2024 55 55 0
2023 30 30 0
2022 40 40 0
2021 47 47 0
2020 43 43 0
2019 34 34 0
2018 43 43 0
2017 48 48 0
2016 43 43 0
2015 50 50 0
2014 53 53 0
2013 40 40 0
2012 32 32 0
2011 49 49 0
2010 69 69 0
2009 39 39 0
2008 45 45 0
2007 39 39 0
2006 60 60 0
2005 39 39 0
2004 44 44 0
2003 51 51 0
2002 47 47 0
2001 50 50 0
2000 56 56 0
1999 38 38 0
1998 45 45 0
1997 57 57 0
1996 38 38 0
1995 41 41 0
1994 38 38 0
1993 49 49 0
1992 30 30 0
1991 38 38 0
1990 38 38 0
1989 44 44 0
1988 34 34 0
1987 31 31 0
1986 33 33 0
1985 42 42 0
1984 53 53 0
1983 43 43 0
1982 30 30 0
1981 38 38 0
1980 50 44 6
1979 40 40 0
1978 54 54 0
1977 41 41 0
1976 36 36 0
1975 40 40 0
1974 51 51 0
1973 47 47 0
1972 45 45 0
1971 33 33 0
1970 46 46 0
1969 49 49 0
1968 26 26 0
1967 27 27 0
1966 31 31 0
1965 34 34 0
1964 23 23 0
1963 19 19 0
1962 20 20 0
1961 24 24 0
1960 19 19 0
1959 18 18 0
1958 15 15 0
1957 16 16 0
1956 13 13 0
1955 12 12 0
1954 9 9 0
1953 21 21 0
1952 15 15 0
1951 20 20 0
1950 11 11 0
1949 6 6 0
1948 10 10 0
1947 12 12 0
1946 8 8 0
1943 6 6 0
1942 8 8 0
1941 10 10 0
1940 9 9 0
1939 7 7 0
1938 6 6 0
1937 11 11 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 7 7 0
1933 9 9 0
1932 12 12 0
1931 24 24 0
1930 11 11 0
1929 14 14 0
1928 16 16 0
1927 14 14 0
1926 11 11 0
1925 15 15 0
1924 19 19 0
1923 19 19 0
1922 24 24 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 24 24 0
1919 15 15 0
1918 11 11 0
1917 21 21 0
1916 17 17 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 15 15 0
1913 7 7 0
1911 5 5 0

Top States for Renato (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
CA 13
50%
TX 13
50%