Renato
Every Renato since 1911 — 3,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renato
Renato is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,974 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 3,298 American babies have been named Renato. Its peak came in 2010, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Renato stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renato 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 | — | — | 42 | #2,974 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,498 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,784 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,092 |
| 2021 | — | — | 47 | #2,722 |
| 2020 | — | — | 43 | #2,830 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,411 |
| 2018 | — | — | 43 | #2,835 |
| 2017 | — | — | 48 | #2,626 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,824 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,519 |
| 2014 | — | — | 53 | #2,421 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,883 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,435 |
| 2011 | — | — | 49 | #2,540 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,997 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39 | #3,031 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,745 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #3,013 |
| 2006 | — | — | 60 | #2,167 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,794 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44 | #2,527 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,171 |
| 2002 | — | — | 47 | #2,241 |
| 2001 | — | — | 50 | #2,110 |
| 2000 | — | — | 56 | #1,889 |
| 1995 | — | — | 41 | #2,050 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #2,006 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,563 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,032 | 44 | #1,444 |
| 1975 | — | — | 40 | #1,401 |
| 1970 | — | — | 46 | #1,234 |
| 1965 | — | — | 34 | #1,331 |
| 1960 | — | — | 19 | #1,895 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,409 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,413 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,637 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,196 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,571 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,165 |
| 1920 | — | — | 24 | #1,584 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,276 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Renato
- Renato Dulbecco Biologist · 1914–2012
- Renato Martino Religious figure · b. 1932
- Renato Salvatori Actor · 1933–1988
- Renato Corti Religious figure · 1936–2020
- Renato Carosone Singer · 1920–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renato in 2025?
Renato ranked #2,974 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renato?
3,298 babies have been named Renato in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renato most popular?
Renato peaked in 2010, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Renato a boy or girl name?
Renato is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Renato rising or falling?
Renato has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Renato?
Well-known people named Renato include Renato Dulbecco (biologist), Renato Martino (religious figure), Renato Salvatori (actor).