Renae
Every Renae since 1925 — 14,174 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renae
Renae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,287 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 14,174 American babies have been named Renae. Its peak came in 1970, when 386 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Renae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,287 | — | — |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,683 | — | — |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,029 | — | — |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,642 | — | — |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,330 | — | — |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,768 | — | — |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,540 | — | — |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,097 | — | — |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,237 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,223 | — | — |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,204 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,072 | — | — |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,866 | — | — |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,571 | — | — |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,259 | — | — |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,113 | — | — |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,929 | — | — |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,080 | — | — |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,637 | — | — |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,455 | — | — |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,571 | — | — |
| 2004 | 86 | #2,113 | — | — |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,340 | — | — |
| 2002 | 89 | #1,981 | — | — |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 2000 | 129 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 1995 | 133 | #1,272 | — | — |
| 1990 | 187 | #988 | — | — |
| 1985 | 240 | #719 | 5 | #7,356 |
| 1980 | 310 | #599 | — | — |
| 1975 | 297 | #564 | — | — |
| 1970 | 386 | #509 | — | — |
| 1965 | 312 | #538 | — | — |
| 1960 | 302 | #566 | — | — |
| 1955 | 185 | #692 | 5 | #4,281 |
| 1950 | 113 | #823 | — | — |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,918 | — | — |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,281 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,453 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,625 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renae in 2025?
Renae ranked #3,287 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renae?
14,174 babies have been named Renae in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renae most popular?
Renae peaked in 1970, when 386 newborns received the name.
Is Renae a boy or girl name?
Renae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Renae rising or falling?
Renae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.