Renly
Every Renly since 2012 — 623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renly
Renly is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,156 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 623 American babies have been named Renly — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Renly stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renly 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 | 12 | #8,754 | 19 | #5,156 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,845 | 28 | #3,960 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,565 | 22 | #4,707 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,015 | 19 | #5,176 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,906 | 43 | #2,903 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,870 | 29 | #3,714 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,140 | 47 | #2,726 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,603 | 59 | #2,297 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,242 | 67 | #2,085 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,690 | 29 | #3,751 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,719 | 28 | #3,856 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,634 | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,174 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,009 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renly in 2025?
Renly ranked #5,156 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renly?
623 babies have been named Renly in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renly most popular?
Renly peaked in 2018, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Renly a boy or girl name?
Renly is used for both: about 31% of babies named Renly have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Renly rising or falling?
Renly is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.