Renny
Renny is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, rebirth, or ruler's advisor.
Origin and history
Renny is a diminutive of Reginald or Renatus, and can also derive from the Irish surname O'Rainne. While historically uncommon in the United States, it has seen steady, low-frequency usage for males throughout the last century.
Popularity in the United States
661 babies in the United States have been named Renny since 1880. It ranks #4015 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.5 %)
- NY (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 85 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Renny
- Renny Harlin: Director, Producer
Fun facts
- Renny developed independently as a nickname for Reginald, a diminutive of Renatus, and an Anglicized Irish surname.
- Action film director Renny Harlin helped bring public familiarity to the name in the late 20th century.