boys' name · peaked 2018

Renner

Every Renner since 1904 — 633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,297
among boys
Babies in 2025
36
named Renner
Peak year
2018
48 babies
All-time total
633
since 1904

The story of Renner

Renner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,297 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1904, 633 American babies have been named Renner. Its peak came in 2018, when 48 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 Renner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Renner 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 36 #3,297
2024 33 #3,505
2023 33 #3,543
2022 24 #4,406
2021 31 #3,633
2020 23 #4,393
2019 26 #4,086
2018 6 #15,264 42 #2,878
2017 7 #13,805 27 #3,958
2016 40 #2,973
2015 38 #3,071
2014 31 #3,514
2013 30 #3,561
2012 26 #3,980
2011 27 #3,870
2010 17 #5,423
2009 17 #5,496
2008 26 #4,008
2007 40 #2,963
2006 5 #13,585
2005 5 #12,939
2004 7 #9,718
2003 5 #12,347
2002 7 #9,174
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Renner in 2025?

Renner ranked #3,297 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Renner?

633 babies have been named Renner in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Renner most popular?

Renner peaked in 2018, when 48 newborns received the name.

Is Renner a boy or girl name?

Renner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.

Is the name Renner rising or falling?

Renner has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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