Renesmee
Coined by the American novelist and film producer Stephenie Meyer as the name of Renesmee Cullen (a character in her novel Breaking Dawn (2008), the fourth in the…
Every Renesmee since 2009 — 2,068 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renesmee
Renesmee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,538 in 2025 with 138 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 2,068 American babies have been named Renesmee. Its peak came in 2024, when 175 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Renesmee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renesmee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 138 | #1,538 |
| 2024 | 175 | #1,316 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1,564 |
| 2022 | 165 | #1,393 |
| 2021 | 163 | #1,361 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,409 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,513 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,470 |
| 2017 | 129 | #1,671 |
| 2016 | 155 | #1,482 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,664 |
| 2014 | 135 | #1,600 |
| 2013 | 135 | #1,594 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,896 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,448 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,458 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,286 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renesmee mean?
Coined by the American novelist and film producer Stephenie Meyer as the name of Renesmee Cullen (a character in her novel Breaking Dawn (2008), the fourth in the Twilight series, who also appeared in The Twilight Saga, a film…
How popular is the name Renesmee in 2025?
Renesmee ranked #1,538 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 138 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renesmee?
2,068 babies have been named Renesmee in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renesmee most popular?
Renesmee peaked in 2024, when 175 newborns received the name.
Is Renesmee a boy or girl name?
Renesmee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Renesmee rising or falling?
Renesmee is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.