Renan
Every Renan since 1968 — 407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renan
Renan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,076 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 407 American babies have been named Renan. Its peak came in 2000, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Renan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,076 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,191 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,557 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,177 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,598 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,584 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,090 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,033 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,273 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,037 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,390 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,434 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,933 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,519 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,508 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,661 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,477 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,476 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,904 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,717 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,700 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,943 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,350 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,342 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,622 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,203 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,061 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Renan
- Renan Bressan Soccer player · b. 1988
- Renan Brito Soares Soccer player · b. 1985
- Renan Soccer player · b. 1990
- Renan dos Santos Paixao Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renan in 2025?
Renan ranked #6,076 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renan?
407 babies have been named Renan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renan most popular?
Renan peaked in 2000, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Renan a boy or girl name?
Renan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Renan rising or falling?
Renan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Renan?
Well-known people named Renan include Renan Bressan (soccer player), Renan Brito Soares (soccer player), Renan (soccer player).