Renea
Every Renea since 1932 — 4,335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renea
Renea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,712 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 4,335 American babies have been named Renea. Its peak came in 1964, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Renea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,712 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,912 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,172 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,060 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,973 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,754 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,507 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,068 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,550 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,958 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,847 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,262 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,776 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,191 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,114 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,054 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,236 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,955 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,017 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,301 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,241 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,321 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,372 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,713 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,085 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,117 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,648 |
| 1990 | 43 | #2,728 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,850 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,758 |
| 1975 | 75 | #1,411 |
| 1970 | 118 | #1,048 |
| 1965 | 145 | #828 |
| 1960 | 112 | #1,019 |
| 1955 | 71 | #1,195 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,757 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,941 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,775 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renea in 2025?
Renea ranked #11,712 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renea?
4,335 babies have been named Renea in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renea most popular?
Renea peaked in 1964, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Renea a boy or girl name?
Renea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Renea rising or falling?
Renea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.