Rennie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationREN-ee / ˈrɛniScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: 'ruler'; English: diminutive of names like Renard
Historical & Cultural Background
Rennie is derived from the Scottish surname, which is a diminutive form of the name Renard. The name has been used in various English-speaking countries. It has gained some popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in Scotland and among English speakers.
Trend Summary
Rennie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Renny
International Variants
- Rennie (English)
Famous people named Rennie
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Fictional characters named Rennie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rennie was first seen in the United States in 1885. Rennie has ranked as high as #967 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Rennie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rennie (1977)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 32 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |