How Many People Are Named Renae?
Complete statistics for the name Renae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Renae is a very rare female name, with only 12,892 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 25,597 Americans. The majority of Renae's are aged 30-60, with 55% falling into this demographic. This name peaked in popularity back in 1970.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 14,125 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Renae Through the Generations
Renae has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1970 when 386 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups. Of the 12,892 people named Renae in the US, 1,849 are under 30, 7,696 are aged 30-60, and 4,580 are over 60, indicating a balanced presence across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Renae's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Renae
How Many People Have the Name Renae?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,892 people in the United States currently share the name Renae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,597 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Renae a Common or Rare Name?
Renae is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Renae Mean?
Renae means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Renae in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Renae Most Popular?
The name Renae reached peak popularity in 1970, with 386 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Renae?
Approximately 12,892 people named Renae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,125. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,597 Americans.
Is Renae a rare name?
Renae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,597 Americans has this name.
What does the name Renae mean?
Renae means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Renae more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Renae are male and 100% are female.
When was Renae most popular?
Renae peaked in 1970 with 386 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.