Rene
Rene is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Reborn.
Origin and history
Rene is a feminine or masculine name of French origin, derived from the Latin Renatus, meaning reborn. Though traditionally spelled Renée when given to girls, the accent-free form Rene has been used for females in the U.S. for over a century. Its usage for girls peaked in the mid-20th century and has become much less common today.
Popularity in the United States
21,839 babies in the United States have been named Rene since 1880. It ranks #1003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2000.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- MI (7 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 53 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 231 |
| 1920-1930 | 385 |
| 1930-1940 | 386 |
| 1940-1950 | 918 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,733 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,324 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,693 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,159 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,093 |
| 2000-2010 | 462 |
| 2010-2019 | 190 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Famous people named Rene
- Rene Russo: Actress, Model
- Rene Taylor: Actress, Writer
Nicknames
Ren, Renee
Fun facts
- In traditional French, Rene is the masculine form while Renée is the feminine, but American usage often omits accents and uses Rene for both genders.
- The name experienced its greatest popularity for females in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.