How Many People Are Named Renisha?

Complete statistics for the name Renisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Renisha
Very Rare
African-American

Renisha is a unique name with roots in African-American culture, making it very rare with only 717 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 460,536 Americans. The majority of Renishas are now in their 30s and 40s, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1993.

~717
Living in US
1 in 460,536
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
African-American heritage
🌐
Origin
African-American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Confident Resilient
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, destined to be spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,442
Worldwide Bearers
#205,461
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
551
🇺🇸 United States
512
🇮🇳 India
260
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
32
🇬🇩 Grenada
22
🇧🇿 Belize
12
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11
🇬🇧 England
9
🇬🇾 Guyana
5
🇸🇷 Suriname
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
717 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
120
Would be under 30 (16%)
615
Would be 30–60 (84%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 735 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Renisha Through the Generations

Renisha, a name that carries a rich heritage within African-American communities, saw its peak usage in 1993 when 41 babies were given this distinctive moniker. Today, the name is held by approximately 717 individuals in the United States, marking it as a very rare choice. Interestingly, the age distribution of those named Renisha shows a significant concentration among adults aged 30 to 60, with only a small percentage under 30 and none over 60, indicating a generational shift away from the name's former popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 37
Texas 21
Louisiana 18
Florida 10
Michigan 10
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Renisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Renisha's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Renisha

How Many People Have the Name Renisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 717 people in the United States currently share the name Renisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 460,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Renisha a Common or Rare Name?

Renisha 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 Renisha Mean?

Renisha means "African-American heritage" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Renisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Renisha Most Popular?

The name Renisha reached peak popularity in 1993, with 41 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 Renisha?

Approximately 717 people named Renisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 735. That works out to roughly 1 in 460,536 Americans.

Is Renisha a rare name?

Renisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 460,536 Americans has this name.

What does the name Renisha mean?

Renisha means "African-American heritage" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Renisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Renisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Renisha most popular?

Renisha peaked in 1993 with 41 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US717
All-Time Births735
1 in X1 in 460,536
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1993
World Rank#205,461
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.