Renee: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced rih-NAY · 2 syllables
From French Renee, meaning reborn, stemmed from Latin Renata. Feminine form of male Rene.
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- rih-NAY
- US babies a year
- about 507 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Renee?
About 507 US babies a year were named Renee in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| England & Wales | #545 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Renee?
Half of US adults named Renee are older than 56; most are between 26 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Renee
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Renee have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Renee
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Julie
- Angela
- Diana
- Denise
- Patrice
- Valerie
- Yvette
- Monica
- Janine
- Michelle
- Stephanie
- Belinda
- Jacqueline
- Jill
- Roxane
- Cynthia
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Questions about Renee
How do you pronounce Renee?
Renee is pronounced rih-NAY.
How popular is the name Renee?
About 507 US babies a year were named Renee in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Renee?
Half of US adults named Renee are older than 56. Most are between 26 and 74.