Renee Girl
Origin(s)
French; Latin
Meaning
French: reborn; Latin: born again
Historical & Cultural Background
Renee is a feminine form of the name René, which has been used in France since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with themes of renewal and rebirth due to its meaning. It has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film.
Trend Summary
Renee experienced a peak in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Renée
International Variants
- Renata (Latin); Rena (Hebrew)
Famous people named Renee
Renée Zellweger is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Chicago'.
Renée Fleming is an acclaimed American soprano recognized for her performances in opera and concert.
Renée O'Connor is an American actress best known for her role as Gabrielle in the television series 'Xena: Warrior Princess'.
Renée Taylor is an American actress and writer, famous for her role on the sitcom 'The Nanny'.
Fictional characters named Renee
Renée Walker is a character in the television series '24', known for her role as a federal agent.
Renée is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', appearing in various adaptations.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Renee was first seen in the United States in 1889. Renee has ranked as high as #142 nationally which occurred in 1962 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Renee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Renee (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 38 | |
| NY | 23 | |
| TX | 21 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| MO | 9 | |
| VA | 8 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 29 |
| 1909 | 37 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 34 |
| 1912 | 48 |
| 1913 | 58 |
| 1914 | 73 |
| 1915 | 84 |
| 1916 | 78 |
| 1917 | 94 |
| 1918 | 74 |
| 1919 | 87 |
| 1920 | 104 |
| 1921 | 113 |
| 1922 | 115 |
| 1923 | 137 |
| 1924 | 182 |
| 1925 | 214 |
| 1926 | 250 |
| 1927 | 358 |
| 1928 | 433 |
| 1929 | 389 |
| 1930 | 362 |
| 1931 | 328 |
| 1932 | 315 |
| 1933 | 315 |
| 1934 | 312 |
| 1935 | 315 |
| 1936 | 301 |
| 1937 | 298 |
| 1938 | 289 |
| 1939 | 285 |
| 1940 | 309 |
| 1941 | 334 |
| 1942 | 439 |
| 1943 | 557 |
| 1944 | 596 |
| 1945 | 607 |
| 1946 | 879 |
| 1947 | 1,001 |
| 1948 | 1,362 |
| 1949 | 1,733 |
| 1950 | 1,691 |
| 1951 | 1,868 |
| 1952 | 2,179 |
| 1953 | 2,694 |
| 1954 | 2,976 |
| 1955 | 3,692 |
| 1956 | 4,330 |
| 1957 | 4,178 |
| 1958 | 4,496 |
| 1959 | 4,845 |
| 1960 | 5,207 |
| 1961 | 5,782 |
| 1962 | 6,013 |
| 1963 | 5,776 |
| 1964 | 6,011 |
| 1965 | 5,497 |
| 1966 | 5,354 |
| 1967 | 5,565 |
| 1968 | 5,354 |
| 1969 | 5,255 |
| 1970 | 5,373 |
| 1971 | 4,830 |
| 1972 | 4,088 |
| 1973 | 3,846 |
| 1974 | 3,528 |
| 1975 | 3,406 |
| 1976 | 3,314 |
| 1977 | 3,259 |
| 1978 | 2,969 |
| 1979 | 2,979 |
| 1980 | 2,842 |
| 1981 | 2,997 |
| 1982 | 2,894 |
| 1983 | 2,846 |
| 1984 | 2,582 |
| 1985 | 2,440 |
| 1986 | 2,214 |
| 1987 | 2,048 |
| 1988 | 1,893 |
| 1989 | 1,658 |
| 1990 | 1,573 |
| 1991 | 1,409 |
| 1992 | 1,341 |
| 1993 | 1,133 |
| 1994 | 1,051 |
| 1995 | 986 |
| 1996 | 957 |
| 1997 | 944 |
| 1998 | 870 |
| 1999 | 819 |
| 2000 | 826 |
| 2001 | 754 |
| 2002 | 694 |
| 2003 | 665 |
| 2004 | 620 |
| 2005 | 529 |
| 2006 | 504 |
| 2007 | 411 |
| 2008 | 406 |
| 2009 | 369 |
| 2010 | 309 |
| 2011 | 318 |
| 2012 | 297 |
| 2013 | 288 |
| 2014 | 282 |
| 2015 | 241 |
| 2016 | 259 |
| 2017 | 277 |
| 2018 | 241 |
| 2019 | 266 |
| 2020 | 242 |
| 2021 | 220 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 230 |
| 2024 | 239 |