How Many People Are Named Renee?
Complete statistics for the name Renee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Renee is a French name meaning 'reborn' or 'born again,' and it carries a quietly elegant feel that peaked in the mid-60s. About 163,982 people named Renee are living in the US today, making it 1 in 2,012 Americans. That's rare enough to feel special, but not so rare that you've never met one.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 11 is considered a master number in numerology, associated with intuition, sensitivity, and spiritual insight. People connected to 11 are thought to be idealistic and inspiring, often drawn to roles where they can uplift or illuminate others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 187,285 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: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Renee Through the Generations
Renee had its golden moment in 1964, when 6,043 babies were given the name in a single year. It spent 11 years in the US top 10, which tells you it was genuinely mainstream for a stretch, not just a passing curiosity. But the trend has been declining steadily since then, and the age distribution shows exactly where those babies went. A full 44% of living Renees are over 60, and the average age sits at 57, meaning this is very much a name that belongs to the baby boomer generation. Only 12,587 Renees are under 30, compared to 81,757 over 60, so the generational gap is stark. With 187,285 all-time US births and 163,982 estimated living today, the gap between those two numbers is relatively modest, suggesting most people who carried this name were born recent enough to still be with us. It's a name in a slow, graceful fade.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Renee's French roots
📄 About the Name Renee
How Many People Have the Name Renee?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 644 people in the United States currently share the name Renee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 514,673 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Renee a Common or Rare Name?
Renee 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 Renee Mean?
Renee means "Reborn, born again" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Renee in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Renee Most Popular?
The name Renee reached peak popularity in 1964, with 6,043 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 Renee?
Approximately 644 people named Renee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 644. That works out to roughly 1 in 514,673 Americans.
Is Renee a rare name?
Renee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 514,673 Americans has this name.
What does the name Renee mean?
Renee means "Reborn, born again" and comes from French origins.
Is Renee more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Renee are male and 99% are female.
When was Renee most popular?
Renee peaked in 1964 with 6,043 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.