girl's name
Renae
ruh-NAY (English)
- Origin French
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 15,570
England and Wales
#849
2025 births
Renae is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 48 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Renae is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in 1970, when 386 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 69,070 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Renae Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 123 |
| 1940s | 434 |
| 1950s | 2,023 |
| 1960s | 3,309 |
| 1970s | 2,932 |
| 1980s | 2,363 |
| 1990s | 1,413 |
| 2000s | 809 |
| 2010s | 499 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 257 |
How Popular Is Renae?
In 2025, Renae was given to 48 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Renae Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Renae
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Renae Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Renae over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Renae
- English ruh-NAY
Sibling Names for Renae
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Renae — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Renae
How popular is the name Renae?
In 2025, Renae was given to 48 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Renae a girl's or a boy's name?
Renae is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Renae?
Renae has 2 syllables.
When was Renae most popular?
Renae peaked in 1970, when 386 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Renae a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Renae currently ranks #849 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.