The nameRenee
Renee is the French name of rebirth. It was a top 70 American name in the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Renée comes from the Latin renatus, "born again".
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
In the United States Renee reached 62nd in 1967.
Did you know?
- Renée Zellweger has won two Oscars, for Cold Mountain and for Judy.
- In 2014 Renée Fleming became the first opera singer to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
Famous people named Renee
- Renée Zellweger, actress
- Renée Fleming, soprano
- Renee Montagne, journalist
Popularity of the name Renee
Renee in the United States
Renee was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 56,127 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Renee. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Renee in the United States were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 237 births a year.
Renee in the United Kingdom
Renee was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,201 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Renee. Half of all babies named Renee in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 83 births a year.
Renee in France
Renee in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Renee
Names from the same generation as Renee, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renee mean?
Renée comes from the Latin renatus, "born again".
What is the origin of the name Renee?
Latin, through French.
Is Renee a girl's or a boy's name?
Renee is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Renee?
In 2024, Renee was the 1046th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 239 births.
What are the variants of the name Renee?
Variants and related names of Renee include René.
What are good sibling names for Renee?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Christine, Julie, Patricia and Natasha for a sister, Marc, Tony, Maurice and Mark for a brother.
Who are famous people named Renee?
Renée Zellweger, actress; Renée Fleming, soprano; Renee Montagne, journalist.