How Many People Are Named Rennie?

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

Rennie
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Rennie, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,173 people in the US today, making up 1 in 281,388 Americans. The majority of people named Rennie are over 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1956.

~3,665
Living in US
1 in 90,436
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Renny
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, indicating that people named Rennie might be intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,990
Worldwide Bearers
#51,304
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,979
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,968
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,502
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,276
🇨🇦 Canada
931
🇿🇦 South Africa
698
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
618
🇮🇩 Indonesia
581
🇳🇱 Netherlands
514
🇬🇧 England
372

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
644 (55%)
♀ Female
528 (45%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
115
Would be under 30 (6%)
487
Would be 30–60 (25%)
1,319
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 1,921 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
97

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

📜 Rennie Through the Generations

Rennie has seen a steady rise in popularity through the decades, peaking in 1956 with 49 births. Today, the name is predominantly used by older generations, with 69% of those named Rennie being over 60 years old. This trend suggests a revival of interest in classic names among younger parents, giving Rennie a unique place between traditional and contemporary choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16
New York 15

✨ Similar Names to Rennie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rennie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Rennie

How Many People Have the Name Rennie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,665 people in the United States currently share the name Rennie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,436 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Rennie a Common or Rare Name?

Rennie is classified as 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 Rennie Mean?

Rennie means "creative variant of Renny" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rennie in SSA data, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

When Was Rennie Most Popular?

The name Rennie reached peak popularity in 1956, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Rennie?

Approximately 3,665 people named Rennie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,665. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,436 Americans.

Is Rennie a rare name?

Rennie is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,436 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rennie mean?

Rennie means "creative variant of Renny" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Rennie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 55% of people named Rennie are male and 45% are female.

When was Rennie most popular?

Rennie peaked in 1956 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US3,665
All-Time Births3,665
1 in X1 in 90,436
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1956
World Rank#51,304
Male %55%
Female %45%

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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.