Rena
Every Rena since 1880 — 39,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rena
Rena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,402 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 39,247 American babies have been named Rena. Its peak came in 1916, when 578 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Rena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rena 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 | 75 | #2,402 | — | — |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,688 | — | — |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,045 | — | — |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,461 | — | — |
| 2021 | 77 | #2,362 | — | — |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,921 | — | — |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,674 | — | — |
| 2018 | 89 | #2,142 | — | — |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,315 | — | — |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,613 | — | — |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,732 | — | — |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,287 | — | — |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,832 | — | — |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,470 | — | — |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,659 | — | — |
| 2010 | 100 | #2,006 | — | — |
| 2009 | 89 | #2,222 | — | — |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,288 | — | — |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,937 | — | — |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,823 | — | — |
| 2005 | 108 | #1,815 | — | — |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,922 | — | — |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,492 | — | — |
| 2002 | 116 | #1,603 | — | — |
| 2001 | 131 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 2000 | 126 | #1,468 | — | — |
| 1995 | 115 | #1,425 | — | — |
| 1990 | 155 | #1,126 | 6 | #7,906 |
| 1985 | 193 | #843 | — | — |
| 1980 | 303 | #607 | — | — |
| 1975 | 287 | #577 | — | — |
| 1970 | 401 | #498 | — | — |
| 1965 | 447 | #454 | — | — |
| 1960 | 518 | #431 | 11 | #2,656 |
| 1955 | 471 | #403 | — | — |
| 1950 | 370 | #416 | — | — |
| 1945 | 331 | #391 | 5 | #3,681 |
| 1940 | 307 | #379 | 8 | #2,826 |
| 1935 | 352 | #339 | — | — |
| 1930 | 373 | #336 | — | — |
| 1925 | 452 | #312 | — | — |
| 1920 | 494 | #293 | — | — |
| 1915 | 519 | #258 | — | — |
| 1910 | 253 | #241 | — | — |
| 1905 | 204 | #219 | — | — |
| 1900 | 235 | #205 | — | — |
| 1895 | 189 | #198 | — | — |
| 1890 | 192 | #174 | — | — |
| 1885 | 148 | #153 | — | — |
| 1880 | 74 | #174 | — | — |
Famous people named Rena
- Rena Sofer Actor · b. 1968
- Rena Matsui Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rena in 2025?
Rena ranked #2,402 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rena?
39,247 babies have been named Rena in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rena most popular?
Rena peaked in 1916, when 578 newborns received the name.
Is Rena a boy or girl name?
Rena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rena rising or falling?
Rena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rena?
Well-known people named Rena include Rena Sofer (actor), Rena Matsui (actor).