Renee Girl

Popularity: #731 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-NAY /ʁə.ne/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: reborn; Latin: born again

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Renee is derived from the Latin name Renatus, which means "reborn" or "born again." This etymological root can be traced back to the Latin verb "renascere," signifying a revival or renewal. The name transitioned into Old French as Renée, where it became a feminine form, and from there it entered the English language, particularly during the periods of Norman influence in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.

The adoption of the name in English-speaking contexts reflects the broader integration of French culture and language into English society during the medieval period. Historically, the name Renee has been borne by various notable figures, including Saint Renatus, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the church, whose veneration contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities.

The name also appears in literature and historical texts, with its variants and derivatives appearing in various forms across different cultures. The 17th century saw the name gain further prominence, particularly in France, where it was popularized by members of the nobility and through literary works, including those of the French playwrights and poets of the time.

Culturally, the name Renee carries connotations of renewal and hope, often associated with themes of resurrection and transformation, which have resonated deeply within Christian traditions. This symbolic significance has contributed to the name's lasting appeal across generations.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Renée or even the anglicized version, Rena, have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and the cultural exchanges that have shaped its usage. Overall, the name Renee encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in themes of rebirth and renewal.

Famous people named Renee

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

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

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Renee Zellweger is an actress best known for Bridget Jones's Diary, Chicago, and Cold Mountain.

Renee Olstead is an actress and singer best known for 7th Heaven, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and her music career.

Renee Taylor is an actress and writer best known for The Nanny, Lovers and Other Strangers, and her work in television and film.

Fictional characters named Renee

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Renee Walker is a fictional character from the TV series 24. She is an FBI agent who becomes a key ally to the main character, Jack Bauer.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Renee. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Renee was first seen in the United States in 1889.

Renee has ranked as high as #133 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Renee 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 Renee 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 Renee.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 223 5 218
2024 240 0 240
2023 230 0 230
2022 248 8 240
2021 227 6 221
2020 242 0 242
2019 271 5 266
2018 241 0 241
2017 277 0 277
2016 266 6 260
2015 241 0 241
2014 287 5 282
2013 288 0 288
2012 297 0 297
2011 326 8 318
2010 314 5 309
2009 369 0 369
2008 422 16 406
2007 421 10 411
2006 504 0 504
2005 543 13 530
2004 634 14 620
2003 675 10 665
2002 708 14 694
2001 771 17 754
2000 858 32 826
1999 839 20 819
1998 887 17 870
1997 965 21 944
1996 973 16 957
1995 1,000 14 986
1994 1,078 27 1,051
1993 1,149 16 1,133
1992 1,362 21 1,341
1991 1,433 24 1,409
1990 1,601 28 1,573
1989 1,695 37 1,658
1988 1,924 31 1,893
1987 2,076 28 2,048
1986 2,249 35 2,214
1985 2,461 21 2,440
1984 2,605 23 2,582
1983 2,875 29 2,846
1982 2,929 35 2,894
1981 3,016 19 2,997
1980 2,874 32 2,842
1979 3,010 31 2,979
1978 3,002 33 2,969
1977 3,297 38 3,259
1976 3,347 33 3,314
1975 3,440 35 3,405
1974 3,570 42 3,528
1973 3,887 41 3,846
1972 4,126 38 4,088
1971 4,874 44 4,830
1970 5,416 43 5,373
1969 5,291 37 5,254
1968 5,391 35 5,356
1967 5,601 37 5,564
1966 5,388 34 5,354
1965 5,529 33 5,496
1964 6,045 32 6,013
1963 5,808 32 5,776
1962 6,039 27 6,012
1961 5,804 22 5,782
1960 5,232 24 5,208
1959 4,868 23 4,845
1958 4,524 25 4,499
1957 4,195 18 4,177
1956 4,347 18 4,329
1955 3,716 24 3,692
1954 2,987 11 2,976
1953 2,717 23 2,694
1952 2,195 16 2,179
1951 1,880 12 1,868
1950 1,703 12 1,691
1949 1,747 14 1,733
1948 1,369 7 1,362
1947 1,006 5 1,001
1946 884 5 879
1945 614 7 607
1944 601 5 596
1943 557 0 557
1942 447 8 439
1941 341 7 334
1940 314 5 309
1939 285 0 285
1938 295 6 289
1937 298 0 298
1936 301 0 301
1935 322 7 315
1934 312 0 312
1933 315 0 315
1932 315 0 315
1931 328 0 328
1930 362 0 362
1929 389 0 389
1928 433 0 433
1927 358 0 358
1926 250 0 250
1925 214 0 214
1924 182 0 182
1923 137 0 137
1922 115 0 115
1921 113 0 113
1920 104 0 104
1919 87 0 87
1918 74 0 74
1917 94 0 94
1916 78 0 78
1915 84 0 84
1914 73 0 73
1913 58 0 58
1912 48 0 48
1911 34 0 34
1910 35 0 35
1909 37 0 37
1908 29 0 29
1907 13 0 13
1906 14 0 14
1905 17 0 17
1904 13 0 13
1903 13 0 13
1902 10 0 10
1901 8 0 8
1900 7 0 7
1898 5 0 5
1897 5 0 5
1896 7 0 7
1895 7 0 7
1894 5 0 5
1889 7 0 7

Top States for Renee (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 38
20%
NY 23
12%
TX 21
11%
IL 14
7%
AZ 13
7%
OH 10
5%
MO 9
5%
VA 8
4%
WA 8
4%
NJ 7
4%
FL 7
4%
IN 7
4%
MI 6
3%
GA 6
3%
NC 5
3%
PA 5
3%
UT 5
3%