Renee Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Renee became popular in France during the Middle Ages and later spread to English-speaking countries​.

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A Deep Dive

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.
A Deep Dive

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)

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

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Renee

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
20231077
(-16 from 2022)
229
(-10 from 2022)
0.01309
20221061
(+57 from 2021)
239
(+19 from 2021)
0.01333
20211118
(-82 from 2020)
220
(-22 from 2020)
0.01228
20201036
(-61 from 2019)
242
(-24 from 2019)
0.01369
2019975
(+86 from 2018)
266
(+25 from 2018)
0.01450
20181061
(-103 from 2017)
241
(-35 from 2017)
0.01296
2017958
(+61 from 2016)
276
(+17 from 2016)
0.01461
20161019
(+66 from 2015)
259
(+18 from 2015)
0.01338
20151085
(-134 from 2014)
241
(-41 from 2014)
0.01235
2014951
(-60 from 2013)
282
(-6 from 2013)
0.01441
2013891
(+1 from 2012)
288
(-8 from 2012)
0.01494
2012892
(-61 from 2011)
296
(-22 from 2011)
0.01526
2011831
(+33 from 2010)
318
(+9 from 2010)
0.01641
2010864
(-91 from 2009)
309
(-58 from 2009)
0.01576
2009773
(-37 from 2008)
367
(-39 from 2008)
0.01812
2008736
(-25 from 2007)
406
(-5 from 2007)
0.01949
2007711
(-130 from 2006)
411
(-93 from 2006)
0.01942
2006581
(-38 from 2005)
504
(-25 from 2005)
0.02411
2005543
(-68 from 2004)
529
(-91 from 2004)
0.02606
2004475
(-23 from 2003)
620
(-45 from 2003)
0.03073
2003452
(-34 from 2002)
665
(-29 from 2002)
0.03314
2002418
(-32 from 2001)
694
(-60 from 2001)
0.03514
2001386
(-24 from 2000)
754
(-72 from 2000)
0.03806
2000362
No change from 1999
826
(+7 from 1999)
0.04139
1999362
(-24 from 1998)
819
(-51 from 1998)
0.04207
1998338
(-31 from 1997)
870
(-74 from 1997)
0.04488
1997307
(-8 from 1996)
944
(-13 from 1996)
0.04944
1996299
(-17 from 1995)
957
(-29 from 1995)
0.04992
1995282
(-15 from 1994)
986
(-65 from 1994)
0.05131
1994267
(-21 from 1993)
1051
(-82 from 1993)
0.05391
1993246
(-31 from 1992)
1133
(-207 from 1992)
0.05747
1992215
(-4 from 1991)
1340
(-69 from 1991)
0.06684
1991211
(-27 from 1990)
1409
(-164 from 1990)
0.06929
1990184
(-12 from 1989)
1573
(-86 from 1989)
0.07657
1989172
(-26 from 1988)
1659
(-233 from 1988)
0.08328
1988146
(-12 from 1987)
1892
(-156 from 1987)
0.09838
1987134
(-7 from 1986)
2048
(-166 from 1986)
0.10927
1986127
(-9 from 1985)
2214
(-226 from 1985)
0.11997
1985118
(-11 from 1984)
2440
(-142 from 1984)
0.13216
1984107
(-10 from 1983)
2582
(-264 from 1983)
0.14318
198397
(+4 from 1982)
2846
(-48 from 1982)
0.15902
1982101
(-3 from 1981)
2894
(-103 from 1981)
0.15951
198198
(+9 from 1980)
2997
(+156 from 1980)
0.16757
1980107
(-6 from 1979)
2841
(-138 from 1979)
0.15955
1979101
(-2 from 1978)
2979
(+10 from 1978)
0.17287
197899
(-12 from 1977)
2969
(-290 from 1977)
0.18061
197787
(-1 from 1976)
3259
(-55 from 1976)
0.19812
197686
(+1 from 1975)
3314
(-92 from 1975)
0.21083
197587
(-2 from 1974)
3406
(-122 from 1974)
0.21821
197485
(-5 from 1973)
3528
(-319 from 1973)
0.22525
197380
(-3 from 1972)
3847
(-241 from 1972)
0.24754
197277
(-4 from 1971)
4088
(-743 from 1971)
0.25351
197173
(-5 from 1970)
4831
(-541 from 1970)
0.27565
197068
(-1 from 1969)
5372
(+117 from 1969)
0.29325
196967
(-2 from 1968)
5255
(-99 from 1968)
0.29812
196865
(-3 from 1967)
5354
(-211 from 1967)
0.31316
196762
(+4 from 1966)
5565
(+211 from 1966)
0.32414
196666
(+2 from 1965)
5354
(-143 from 1965)
0.30494
196568
(+3 from 1964)
5497
(-515 from 1964)
0.30080
196471
(+3 from 1963)
6012
(+237 from 1963)
0.30715
196374
(+2 from 1962)
5775
(-238 from 1962)
0.29048
196276
(+3 from 1961)
6013
(+230 from 1961)
0.29666
196179
(+14 from 1960)
5783
(+577 from 1960)
0.27841
196093
(+7 from 1959)
5206
(+363 from 1959)
0.25032
1959100
(+5 from 1958)
4843
(+345 from 1958)
0.23299
1958105
(+6 from 1957)
4498
(+321 from 1957)
0.21774
1957111
(-5 from 1956)
4177
(-154 from 1956)
0.19908
1956106
(+11 from 1955)
4331
(+639 from 1955)
0.21029
1955117
(+15 from 1954)
3692
(+716 from 1954)
0.18415
1954132
(+2 from 1953)
2976
(+282 from 1953)
0.14948
1953134
(+20 from 1952)
2694
(+515 from 1952)
0.13962
1952154
(+10 from 1951)
2179
(+311 from 1951)
0.11456
1951164
(+4 from 1950)
1868
(+177 from 1950)
0.10112
1950168
(-2 from 1949)
1691
(-42 from 1949)
0.09616
1949166
(+32 from 1948)
1733
(+371 from 1948)
0.09872
1948198
(+36 from 1947)
1362
(+361 from 1947)
0.07816
1947234
(+7 from 1946)
1001
(+122 from 1946)
0.05506
1946241
(+40 from 1945)
879
(+272 from 1945)
0.05450
1945281
(+1 from 1944)
607
(+11 from 1944)
0.04509
1944282
(+11 from 1943)
596
(+39 from 1943)
0.04361
1943293
(+39 from 1942)
557
(+118 from 1942)
0.03880
1942332
(+36 from 1941)
439
(+105 from 1941)
0.03157
1941368
(+5 from 1940)
334
(+25 from 1940)
0.02681
1940373
(+22 from 1939)
309
(+24 from 1939)
0.02616
1939395
(-1 from 1938)
285
(-4 from 1938)
0.02513
1938394
(-21 from 1937)
289
(-9 from 1937)
0.02532
1937373
(-8 from 1936)
298
(-3 from 1936)
0.02705
1936365
(-6 from 1935)
301
(-14 from 1935)
0.02793
1935359
(-3 from 1934)
315
(+3 from 1934)
0.02899
1934356
(-4 from 1933)
312
(-3 from 1933)
0.02883
1933352
(+8 from 1932)
315
No change from 1932
0.03011
1932360
(-7 from 1931)
315
(-13 from 1931)
0.02847
1931353
(-8 from 1930)
328
(-34 from 1930)
0.02972
1930345
(-17 from 1929)
362
(-27 from 1929)
0.03103
1929328
(-11 from 1928)
389
(-44 from 1928)
0.03361
1928317
(+44 from 1927)
433
(+75 from 1927)
0.03622
1927361
(+74 from 1926)
358
(+108 from 1926)
0.02895
1926435
(+38 from 1925)
250
(+36 from 1925)
0.02032
1925473
(+62 from 1924)
214
(+32 from 1924)
0.01694
1924535
(+94 from 1923)
182
(+45 from 1923)
0.01405
1923629
(+49 from 1922)
137
(+22 from 1922)
0.01094
1922678
(+16 from 1921)
115
(+2 from 1921)
0.00922
1921694
(+17 from 1920)
113
(+9 from 1920)
0.00883
1920711
(+41 from 1919)
104
(+17 from 1919)
0.00836
1919752
(+80 from 1918)
87
(+13 from 1918)
0.00741
1918832
(-119 from 1917)
74
(-20 from 1917)
0.00615
1917713
(+62 from 1916)
94
(+16 from 1916)
0.00837
1916775
(-51 from 1915)
78
(-6 from 1915)
0.00718
1915724
(-43 from 1914)
84
(+11 from 1914)
0.00820
1914681
(-3 from 1913)
73
(+15 from 1913)
0.00916
1913678
(+44 from 1912)
58
(+10 from 1912)
0.00886
1912722
(+19 from 1911)
48
(+14 from 1911)
0.00818
1911741
(-31 from 1910)
34
(-1 from 1910)
0.00770
1910710
(-66 from 1909)
35
(-2 from 1909)
0.00834
1909644
(+79 from 1908)
37
(+8 from 1908)
0.01005
1908723
(+369 from 1907)
29
(+16 from 1907)
0.00818
19071092
(-90 from 1906)
13
(-1 from 1906)
0.00385
19061002
(-102 from 1905)
14
(-3 from 1905)
0.00447
1905900
(+101 from 1904)
17
(+4 from 1904)
0.00549
19041001
(-32 from 1903)
13
No change from 1903
0.00445
1903969
(+164 from 1902)
13
(+3 from 1902)
0.00467
19021133
(+94 from 1901)
10
(+2 from 1901)
0.00357
19011227
(+334 from 1900)
8
(+1 from 1900)
0.00315
19001561
(+139 from 1898)
7
(+2 from 1898)
0.00220
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981700
(-145 from 1897)
5
No change from 1897
0.00182
18971555
(-263 from 1896)
5
(-2 from 1896)
0.00201
18961292
(+7 from 1895)
7
No change from 1895
0.00278
18951299
(+186 from 1894)
7
(+2 from 1894)
0.00283
18941485
(-460 from 1889)
5
(-2 from 1889)
0.00212
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18891025
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00370
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
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)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9772021#10382022#8742023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7222021#6612022#8872023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13702021#15852022#8152023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10502019#8582020#8662021

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#14712019#11672020#10092023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#9592021#11052022#9372023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10172021#7772022#13322023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#14432021#12152022#9382023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7332010#6472018#8082020

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8192009#9872015#8312017

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7122020#8342021#7172023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#8382021#11012022#15182023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#10332021#11832022#10272023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9382021#8072022#10612023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9232017#11072018#6732019

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7522016#8792017#10492020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8012011#9452013#8162014

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5402007#5602014#3782023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#13332019#13432021#13862022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8602013#10362016#8742017

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3282005#5002006#5052011

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#12062019#13702021#11232022

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#14552019#12562020#17062022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#10262021#6792022#9312023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1231992#3081994#1831996

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5452013#8052014#5272022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2842004#6652006#5932007

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2482003#4522008#5352009

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2631995#2751996#2892000

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#12252008#12292017#12972021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5891996#4871999#6862001

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5422004#7382005#8392017

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2121993#1511996#2331997

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#8722014#8492019#6112020

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7101996#6951997#8792006

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2001999#1932000#2312001

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1652002#2172003#2182004

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1761982#1641985#1661986

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6122019#7702020#6962021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3091996#2701999#2902001

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3431988#3391989#3701997

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1171988#1971989#1281991

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4331991#4581994#6602023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1781988#2061997#2122000

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1472001#1462002#2052022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1681999#1982000#1722003

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2501987#1951988#2961991

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6612008#4932013#6122014

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1571992#2022001#1582002

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1221990#1211991#1451994

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (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) flagAustralia (NSW)#751994#601995#791996

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1851932#1661934

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3152014#3272015#3802016

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5731992#3301993#6061994

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3362019#4462021#3542022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4202009#4532016#4712020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4652019#5452020#5212021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9162020#8512021#7122022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7322003#8492004#9742020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#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

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.

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