Renato
Renato is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Reborn or born again.
Origin and history
Renato is a classic Late Latin name derived from Renatus, meaning reborn. It is widely used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,292 babies in the United States have been named Renato since 1880. It ranks #2238 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1670.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.3 %)
- TX (27.4 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
- IL (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 175 |
| 1930-1940 | 98 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 272 |
| 1970-1980 | 433 |
| 1980-1990 | 392 |
| 1990-2000 | 412 |
| 2000-2010 | 470 |
| 2010-2019 | 461 |
| 2020-2029 | 257 |
Famous people named Renato
- Renato Augusto: athlete, soccer player
- Renato Dulbecco: virologist, nobel laureate
Fun facts
- Derived from the Late Latin name Renatus, which carried a spiritual meaning of being reborn through faith.
- The name enjoys enduring popularity across Southern Europe and Latin America.