Renee
Renee is a girls' name of French origin meaning “reborn, born again.” Meaning 'reborn' in French, Renée carries a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings.
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how do you pronounce Renee?
reh-NAY
where does the name Renee come from?
Renée is a French name meaning reborn, from the Latin Renata.
It has been used in France since the medieval period and was borne by Renée of France, a duchess and Reformation sympathizer. The name feels optimistic and spiritually resonant.
how popular is this name?
Renee has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 111 years since 1903, and fell outside it for 6. It peaked at #62 in 1967, and ranked #975 in 2019.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2019 | #975 |
| 2017 | #952 |
| 2014 | #952 |
| 2013 | #892 |
| 2012 | #891 |
| 2011 | #831 |
| 2010 | #864 |
| 2000 | #362 |
| 1990 | #184 |
| 1980 | #107 |
| 1970 | #68 |
| 1967 | #62 |
| 1960 | #93 |
| 1950 | #168 |
| 1940 | #373 |
| 1930 | #345 |
| 1920 | #711 |
| 1910 | #710 |
| 1903 | #969 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Renee fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Renee?
- Renée Zellweger (Academy Award-winning actress)
- Renée Fleming (operatic soprano)
what are the nicknames and variants of Renee?
Variants around the world
what names go well with Renee?
Sibling names that share Renee's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Renee
What does the name Renee mean?
Renee means “reborn, born again”.
What is the origin of the name Renee?
Renee comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Renée and Renae.
How popular is the name Renee?
Renee ranked #975 in the US in 2019, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1967, at #62, and it has spent 111 years in the top 1,000 since 1903.
Is Renee a boy or girl name?
Renee is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Renee?
Renee is pronounced reh-NAY, with 2 syllables.
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