Ren
Every Ren since 1915 — 3,634 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ren
Ren is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,041 in 2025 with 213 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,634 American babies have been named Ren — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 298 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #2,190 | 213 | #1,041 |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,262 | 183 | #1,149 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,173 | 199 | #1,083 |
| 2022 | 87 | #2,187 | 188 | #1,128 |
| 2021 | 80 | #2,305 | 182 | #1,123 |
| 2020 | 54 | #3,003 | 136 | #1,323 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,884 | 102 | #1,620 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,907 | 87 | #1,773 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,559 | 93 | #1,703 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,959 | 113 | #1,510 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,846 | 72 | #2,014 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,979 | 71 | #2,014 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,945 | 66 | #2,062 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,131 | 56 | #2,318 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,103 | 43 | #2,785 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,314 | 56 | #2,315 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,519 | 46 | #2,694 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,954 | 42 | #2,870 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,666 | 35 | #3,232 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,779 | 24 | #4,078 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,758 | 35 | #3,001 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,491 | 20 | #4,381 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,341 | 23 | #3,822 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,294 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,259 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,525 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,305 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,681 |
| 1985 | — | — | 32 | #1,863 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,076 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,467 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,844 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,280 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,928 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,260 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,542 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,922 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,288 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ren
- René Descartes Philosopher · 1596–1650
- René Magritte Painter · 1898–1967
- René Goscinny Comic artist · 1926–1977
- René Laennec Physician · 1781–1826
- René of Anjou Politician · 1409–1480
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ren in 2025?
Ren ranked #1,041 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 213 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ren?
3,634 babies have been named Ren in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ren most popular?
Ren peaked in 2025, when 298 newborns received the name.
Is Ren a boy or girl name?
Ren is used for both: about 22% of babies named Ren have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Ren rising or falling?
Ren is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ren?
Well-known people named Ren include René Descartes (philosopher), René Magritte (painter), René Goscinny (comic artist).