Renee: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: The name Renee became popular in France during the Middle Ages and later spread to English-speaking countries.

Renee Overview

Meaning

Reborn

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name Renatus, meaning “reborn”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/rəˈneɪ/

Popularity

Renee saw peak popularity in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States and remains moderately common.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Modern, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

People named Renee are often seen as elegant, intelligent, and compassionate.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Renee is linked to the Christian concept of being “reborn” or “renewed” in faith.

Name Day

Renee’s name day is celebrated on October 19th in some Christian traditions.

Renee Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Renata, Renita, Renae, Rena, Renée, Renelle, Renea, Renina, Renetta, Renisha

Common Nicknames

Ren, Ree, Nae, Rennie, Reenie, NeNe, Reni, Ren-Ren, Nay-Nay, Renita

Diminutives

Ren, Ree, Nae, Reni, Renita

Famous People

Renee Graziano
(American Reality Star)
Renee Estevez
(American Actress)
Renee Olstead
(American Actress)
Renee Phoenix
(American Rock Singer)

Places

Renee Community
(Virginia, USA)
Renee Palmer-Jones Memorial Monument
(Anthem, Arizona, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Renee?

The name Renee means “reborn.” It signifies a sense of revival and new beginnings. Individuals with this name are often thought to bring a sense of renewal and energy wherever they go.

What Is the Origin of The Name Renee?

Renee has its roots in French and Latin origins. It comes from the Latin name Renatus, meaning “reborn,” and has been widely adopted in French-speaking regions before spreading globally.

Renee Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Renee in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#11182021	#10612022	#10772023
Top 3 Rankings	#621967	#651968	#661966

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Renee

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	1077 (-16 from 2022)	229 (-10 from 2022)	0.01309
2022	1061 (+57 from 2021)	239 (+19 from 2021)	0.01333
2021	1118 (-82 from 2020)	220 (-22 from 2020)	0.01228
2020	1036 (-61 from 2019)	242 (-24 from 2019)	0.01369
2019	975 (+86 from 2018)	266 (+25 from 2018)	0.01450
2018	1061 (-103 from 2017)	241 (-35 from 2017)	0.01296
2017	958 (+61 from 2016)	276 (+17 from 2016)	0.01461
2016	1019 (+66 from 2015)	259 (+18 from 2015)	0.01338
2015	1085 (-134 from 2014)	241 (-41 from 2014)	0.01235
2014	951 (-60 from 2013)	282 (-6 from 2013)	0.01441
2013	891 (+1 from 2012)	288 (-8 from 2012)	0.01494
2012	892 (-61 from 2011)	296 (-22 from 2011)	0.01526
2011	831 (+33 from 2010)	318 (+9 from 2010)	0.01641
2010	864 (-91 from 2009)	309 (-58 from 2009)	0.01576
2009	773 (-37 from 2008)	367 (-39 from 2008)	0.01812
2008	736 (-25 from 2007)	406 (-5 from 2007)	0.01949
2007	711 (-130 from 2006)	411 (-93 from 2006)	0.01942
2006	581 (-38 from 2005)	504 (-25 from 2005)	0.02411
2005	543 (-68 from 2004)	529 (-91 from 2004)	0.02606
2004	475 (-23 from 2003)	620 (-45 from 2003)	0.03073
2003	452 (-34 from 2002)	665 (-29 from 2002)	0.03314
2002	418 (-32 from 2001)	694 (-60 from 2001)	0.03514
2001	386 (-24 from 2000)	754 (-72 from 2000)	0.03806
2000	362 No change from 1999	826 (+7 from 1999)	0.04139
1999	362 (-24 from 1998)	819 (-51 from 1998)	0.04207
1998	338 (-31 from 1997)	870 (-74 from 1997)	0.04488
1997	307 (-8 from 1996)	944 (-13 from 1996)	0.04944
1996	299 (-17 from 1995)	957 (-29 from 1995)	0.04992
1995	282 (-15 from 1994)	986 (-65 from 1994)	0.05131
1994	267 (-21 from 1993)	1051 (-82 from 1993)	0.05391
1993	246 (-31 from 1992)	1133 (-207 from 1992)	0.05747
1992	215 (-4 from 1991)	1340 (-69 from 1991)	0.06684
1991	211 (-27 from 1990)	1409 (-164 from 1990)	0.06929
1990	184 (-12 from 1989)	1573 (-86 from 1989)	0.07657
1989	172 (-26 from 1988)	1659 (-233 from 1988)	0.08328
1988	146 (-12 from 1987)	1892 (-156 from 1987)	0.09838
1987	134 (-7 from 1986)	2048 (-166 from 1986)	0.10927
1986	127 (-9 from 1985)	2214 (-226 from 1985)	0.11997
1985	118 (-11 from 1984)	2440 (-142 from 1984)	0.13216
1984	107 (-10 from 1983)	2582 (-264 from 1983)	0.14318
1983	97 (+4 from 1982)	2846 (-48 from 1982)	0.15902
1982	101 (-3 from 1981)	2894 (-103 from 1981)	0.15951
1981	98 (+9 from 1980)	2997 (+156 from 1980)	0.16757
1980	107 (-6 from 1979)	2841 (-138 from 1979)	0.15955
1979	101 (-2 from 1978)	2979 (+10 from 1978)	0.17287
1978	99 (-12 from 1977)	2969 (-290 from 1977)	0.18061
1977	87 (-1 from 1976)	3259 (-55 from 1976)	0.19812
1976	86 (+1 from 1975)	3314 (-92 from 1975)	0.21083
1975	87 (-2 from 1974)	3406 (-122 from 1974)	0.21821
1974	85 (-5 from 1973)	3528 (-319 from 1973)	0.22525
1973	80 (-3 from 1972)	3847 (-241 from 1972)	0.24754
1972	77 (-4 from 1971)	4088 (-743 from 1971)	0.25351
1971	73 (-5 from 1970)	4831 (-541 from 1970)	0.27565
1970	68 (-1 from 1969)	5372 (+117 from 1969)	0.29325
1969	67 (-2 from 1968)	5255 (-99 from 1968)	0.29812
1968	65 (-3 from 1967)	5354 (-211 from 1967)	0.31316
1967	62 (+4 from 1966)	5565 (+211 from 1966)	0.32414
1966	66 (+2 from 1965)	5354 (-143 from 1965)	0.30494
1965	68 (+3 from 1964)	5497 (-515 from 1964)	0.30080
1964	71 (+3 from 1963)	6012 (+237 from 1963)	0.30715
1963	74 (+2 from 1962)	5775 (-238 from 1962)	0.29048
1962	76 (+3 from 1961)	6013 (+230 from 1961)	0.29666
1961	79 (+14 from 1960)	5783 (+577 from 1960)	0.27841
1960	93 (+7 from 1959)	5206 (+363 from 1959)	0.25032
1959	100 (+5 from 1958)	4843 (+345 from 1958)	0.23299
1958	105 (+6 from 1957)	4498 (+321 from 1957)	0.21774
1957	111 (-5 from 1956)	4177 (-154 from 1956)	0.19908
1956	106 (+11 from 1955)	4331 (+639 from 1955)	0.21029
1955	117 (+15 from 1954)	3692 (+716 from 1954)	0.18415
1954	132 (+2 from 1953)	2976 (+282 from 1953)	0.14948
1953	134 (+20 from 1952)	2694 (+515 from 1952)	0.13962
1952	154 (+10 from 1951)	2179 (+311 from 1951)	0.11456
1951	164 (+4 from 1950)	1868 (+177 from 1950)	0.10112
1950	168 (-2 from 1949)	1691 (-42 from 1949)	0.09616
1949	166 (+32 from 1948)	1733 (+371 from 1948)	0.09872
1948	198 (+36 from 1947)	1362 (+361 from 1947)	0.07816
1947	234 (+7 from 1946)	1001 (+122 from 1946)	0.05506
1946	241 (+40 from 1945)	879 (+272 from 1945)	0.05450
1945	281 (+1 from 1944)	607 (+11 from 1944)	0.04509
1944	282 (+11 from 1943)	596 (+39 from 1943)	0.04361
1943	293 (+39 from 1942)	557 (+118 from 1942)	0.03880
1942	332 (+36 from 1941)	439 (+105 from 1941)	0.03157
1941	368 (+5 from 1940)	334 (+25 from 1940)	0.02681
1940	373 (+22 from 1939)	309 (+24 from 1939)	0.02616
1939	395 (-1 from 1938)	285 (-4 from 1938)	0.02513
1938	394 (-21 from 1937)	289 (-9 from 1937)	0.02532
1937	373 (-8 from 1936)	298 (-3 from 1936)	0.02705
1936	365 (-6 from 1935)	301 (-14 from 1935)	0.02793
1935	359 (-3 from 1934)	315 (+3 from 1934)	0.02899
1934	356 (-4 from 1933)	312 (-3 from 1933)	0.02883
1933	352 (+8 from 1932)	315 No change from 1932	0.03011
1932	360 (-7 from 1931)	315 (-13 from 1931)	0.02847
1931	353 (-8 from 1930)	328 (-34 from 1930)	0.02972
1930	345 (-17 from 1929)	362 (-27 from 1929)	0.03103
1929	328 (-11 from 1928)	389 (-44 from 1928)	0.03361
1928	317 (+44 from 1927)	433 (+75 from 1927)	0.03622
1927	361 (+74 from 1926)	358 (+108 from 1926)	0.02895
1926	435 (+38 from 1925)	250 (+36 from 1925)	0.02032
1925	473 (+62 from 1924)	214 (+32 from 1924)	0.01694
1924	535 (+94 from 1923)	182 (+45 from 1923)	0.01405
1923	629 (+49 from 1922)	137 (+22 from 1922)	0.01094
1922	678 (+16 from 1921)	115 (+2 from 1921)	0.00922
1921	694 (+17 from 1920)	113 (+9 from 1920)	0.00883
1920	711 (+41 from 1919)	104 (+17 from 1919)	0.00836
1919	752 (+80 from 1918)	87 (+13 from 1918)	0.00741
1918	832 (-119 from 1917)	74 (-20 from 1917)	0.00615
1917	713 (+62 from 1916)	94 (+16 from 1916)	0.00837
1916	775 (-51 from 1915)	78 (-6 from 1915)	0.00718
1915	724 (-43 from 1914)	84 (+11 from 1914)	0.00820
1914	681 (-3 from 1913)	73 (+15 from 1913)	0.00916
1913	678 (+44 from 1912)	58 (+10 from 1912)	0.00886
1912	722 (+19 from 1911)	48 (+14 from 1911)	0.00818
1911	741 (-31 from 1910)	34 (-1 from 1910)	0.00770
1910	710 (-66 from 1909)	35 (-2 from 1909)	0.00834
1909	644 (+79 from 1908)	37 (+8 from 1908)	0.01005
1908	723 (+369 from 1907)	29 (+16 from 1907)	0.00818
1907	1092 (-90 from 1906)	13 (-1 from 1906)	0.00385
1906	1002 (-102 from 1905)	14 (-3 from 1905)	0.00447
1905	900 (+101 from 1904)	17 (+4 from 1904)	0.00549
1904	1001 (-32 from 1903)	13 No change from 1903	0.00445
1903	969 (+164 from 1902)	13 (+3 from 1902)	0.00467
1902	1133 (+94 from 1901)	10 (+2 from 1901)	0.00357
1901	1227 (+334 from 1900)	8 (+1 from 1900)	0.00315
1900	1561 (+139 from 1898)	7 (+2 from 1898)	0.00220
1899	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1898	1700 (-145 from 1897)	5 No change from 1897	0.00182
1897	1555 (-263 from 1896)	5 (-2 from 1896)	0.00201
1896	1292 (+7 from 1895)	7 No change from 1895	0.00278
1895	1299 (+186 from 1894)	7 (+2 from 1894)	0.00283
1894	1485 (-460 from 1889)	5 (-2 from 1889)	0.00212
1893	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1892	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1889	1025 First SSA data recorded	7 First SSA data recorded	0.00370
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Renee

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#9772021

#10382022

#8742023

New York (NY)

#7222021

#6612022

#8872023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#13702021

#15852022

#8152023

Michigan (MI)

#10502019

#8582020

#8662021

Illinois (IL)

#14712019

#11672020

#10092023

Ohio (OH)

#9592021

#11052022

#9372023

New Jersey (NJ)

#10172021

#7772022

#13322023

Texas (TX)

#14432021

#12152022

#9382023

Wisconsin (WI)

#7332010

#6472018

#8082020

Minnesota (MN)

#8192009

#9872015

#8312017

Massachusetts (MA)

#7122020

#8342021

#7172023

Florida (FL)

#8382021

#11012022

#15182023

Indiana (IN)

#10332021

#11832022

#10272023

Washington (WA)

#9382021

#8072022

#10612023

Missouri (MO)

#9232017

#11072018

#6732019

Maryland (MD)

#7522016

#8792017

#10492020

Louisiana (LA)

#8012011

#9452013

#8162014

Iowa (IA)

#5402007

#5602014

#3782023

Virginia (VA)

#13332019

#13432021

#13862022

Colorado (CO)

#8602013

#10362016

#8742017

Connecticut (CT)

#3282005

#5002006

#5052011

North Carolina (NC)

#12062019

#13702021

#11232022

Georgia (GA)

#14552019

#12562020

#17062022

Arizona (AZ)

#10262021

#6792022

#9312023

District of Columbia (DC)

#1231992

#3081994

#1831996

Oregon (OR)

#5452013

#8052014

#5272022

Kansas (KS)

#2842004

#6652006

#5932007

New Mexico (NM)

#2482003

#4522008

#5352009

Nebraska (NE)

#2631995

#2751996

#2892000

Tennessee (TN)

#12252008

#12292017

#12972021

South Carolina (SC)

#5891996

#4871999

#6862001

Kentucky (KY)

#5422004

#7382005

#8392017

Hawaii (HI)

#2121993

#1511996

#2331997

Oklahoma (OK)

#8722014

#8492019

#6112020

Alabama (AL)

#7101996

#6951997

#8792006

Rhode Island (RI)

#2001999

#1932000

#2312001

Maine (ME)

#1652002

#2172003

#2182004

North Dakota (ND)

#1761982

#1641985

#1661986

Utah (UT)

#6122019

#7702020

#6962021

West Virginia (WV)

#3091996

#2701999

#2902001

Mississippi (MS)

#3431988

#3391989

#3701997

South Dakota (SD)

#1171988

#1971989

#1281991

Arkansas (AR)

#4331991

#4581994

#6602023

Montana (MT)

#1781988

#2061997

#2122000

New Hampshire (NH)

#1472001

#1462002

#2052022

Delaware (DE)

#1681999

#1982000

#1722003

Idaho (ID)

#2501987

#1951988

#2961991

Nevada (NV)

#6612008

#4932013

#6122014

Alaska (AK)

#1571992

#2022001

#1582002

Vermont (VT)

#1221990

#1211991

#1451994

Wyoming (WY)

#1621984

#1591985

#1251990

Popularity Rankings for Renee in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#751994

#601995

#791996

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina

#1851932

#1661934

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#3152014

#3272015

#3802016

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#5731992

#3301993

#6061994

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#3362019

#4462021

#3542022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#4202009

#4532016

#4712020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#4652019

#5452020

#5212021

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#9162020

#8512021

#7122022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#7322003

#8492004

#9742020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#7472013

#8762014

#7512015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Renee a Name for Boys or Girls?

Renee is typically used as a girl’s name. In French, the male version is René.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Renee

Renata
Renita
Renae
Rena
Renée
Renelle
Renea
Renina
Renetta
Renisha

Ren
Ree
Nae
Rennie
Reenie
NeNe
Reni
Ren-Ren
Nay-Nay
Renita

Ren
Ree
Nae
Reni
Renita

Camille
Jade
Simone
Meaning: Descendant of Conn, wisdom, counsel
Origin: IrishQuinn
Faye
Brooke
Mae
Blair
Meaning: Wise, prophet, sage
Origin: Latin, EnglishSage
Wren

Renee in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Renee Graziano (Reality Star, born 1968): An American reality television personality known for her appearances on the show "Mob Wives."
Renee Estevez (Movie Actress, born 1967): An American actress and writer, known for her roles in "Heathers" and "The West Wing."
Renee Olstead (TV Actress, born 1989): An American actress and singer known for her roles in "Still Standing" and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."
Renee Phoenix (Rock Singer, born 1987): The lead vocalist and songwriter for the rock band Fit For Rivals.

Renee Walker ("24," TV series, 2001): An FBI agent who becomes a key ally to Jack Bauer in the later seasons, known for her tough and determined personality.
Renee Montoya (DC Comics): A strong and intelligent detective in Gotham City, known for her role in the Batman comics and animated series
Renee Perry ("Desperate Housewives," TV series, 2004): A character who brings drama and intrigue to the neighborhood, adding complexity to the storyline.
Renee Winger ("Boston Legal," TV series, 2004): A character adding to the legal drama and personal intrigue of the series.

Renee Community (Virginia, USA): A small community located in the state of Virginia, known for its peaceful residential areas.
Renee Palmer-Jones Memorial Monument (Anthem, Arizona, USA): A monument in Anthem, designed by Renee Palmer-Jones, commemorating local veterans.

Meaning: Blooming, fertility
Origin: GreekChloe
Sloane
Brienne
Colleen
Doreen
Maureen
Adrienne
Nadine
Leanne
Jolene

Renata
Rebirth
Renée
Anastasia
Meaning: New
Origin: LatinNova
Meaning: Life
Origin: GreekZoey
Meaning: Dawn
Origin: LatinAurora
Phoenix
Meaning: Beginning, creation
Origin: GreekGenesis
Vida

Sibling Names for Renee

For a Brother
For a Sister

Meaning: Red
Origin: FrenchScarlett
Meaning: Weaver, duck
Origin: GreekPenelope
Meaning: Hazelnut tree
Origin: Old EnglishHazel
Fiona
Juliette
Seraphina
Anaya
Celeste
Freya
Elodie

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Renee Name Meaning