Renn
Every Renn since 1936 — 627 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renn
Renn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,560 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 627 American babies have been named Renn — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 62 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 Renn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renn 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 | 28 | #4,850 | 17 | #5,560 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,263 | 19 | #5,207 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,700 | 20 | #5,025 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,093 | 13 | #6,754 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,208 | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,454 | 11 | #7,395 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,946 | 12 | #7,091 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,687 | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,504 | 8 | #9,500 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,593 | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,556 | 17 | #5,468 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,969 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,290 | 7 | #10,492 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,969 | 10 | #8,010 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,523 | 6 | #11,948 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,486 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,584 | 6 | #12,151 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,243 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,574 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,403 | 9 | #8,583 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,576 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,384 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,040 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,286 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,610 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renn in 2025?
Renn ranked #5,560 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renn?
627 babies have been named Renn in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renn most popular?
Renn peaked in 2023, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Renn a boy or girl name?
Renn is used for both: about 42% of babies named Renn have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Renn rising or falling?
Renn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.