Renae
Renae is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Reborn.
Origin and history
Renae is an English spelling variant of the French feminine name Renée, which derives from the Late Latin name Renatus. It carries the literal meaning of 'reborn'. In the United States, it emerged as a popular mid-20th-century choice and remains a familiar alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
14,141 babies in the United States have been named Renae since 1880. It ranks #1326 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- MN (10.1 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- IA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 434 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,013 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,297 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,932 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,352 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,413 |
| 2000-2010 | 809 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 257 |
Famous people named Renae
- Renae Jacobs: Voice Actress, Actress
- Renae Cuéllar: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Rae, Ren, Nae
Fun facts
- Renae originated as a phonetic Anglicized spelling of the classic French name Renée.
- The name saw its strongest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.