Renny
A surname transferred from the given name.
Every Renny since 1936 — 790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renny
Renny is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,708 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 790 American babies have been named Renny — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 18 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 Renny stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renny 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 | #8,756 | 6 | #11,708 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,108 | 5 | #13,802 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,818 | 8 | #9,559 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,298 | 8 | #9,646 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,200 | 9 | #8,688 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,120 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,836 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,540 | 6 | #11,898 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,048 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,264 | 7 | #10,479 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,716 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,538 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,009 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,682 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,825 | 8 | #9,663 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,765 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,789 | 8 | #9,375 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,015 | 7 | #9,905 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,815 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,578 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,987 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,934 | 6 | #10,271 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,224 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,651 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,303 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,612 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,064 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,043 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,468 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,845 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,831 |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,530 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,646 | 6 | #3,612 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,363 |
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Famous people named Renny
- Renny Harlin Film director · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renny mean?
A surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is the name Renny in 2025?
Renny ranked #11,708 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renny?
790 babies have been named Renny in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renny most popular?
Renny peaked in 2025, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Renny a boy or girl name?
Renny is used for both: about 16% of babies named Renny have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Renny rising or falling?
Renny is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Renny?
Well-known people named Renny include Renny Harlin (film director).