Is Rene a boy's or girl's name?

Rene is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 21,828 recorded births.

When was Rene most popular?

Rene reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 869 births that year. It is currently ranked #990 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rene?

Rene is currently ranked #990 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 50,740 babies since 1880.

Rene

A familiar French name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsFrenchDeclining slightly Also a pet name

#990▲ 88in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from French.

Rene is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, the French form of Renatus, from the Latin renatus meaning "reborn" or "born again." It was a popular name among early Christians who embraced the concept of spiritual rebirth through baptism.

With over 50,000 U.S. births recorded, Rene has been a consistent presence in both French and Hispanic-American communities for generations. Its connection to spiritual renewal, combined with its smooth, one-syllable French elegance, has given it enduring cross-cultural appeal.

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Popularity Over Time

Rene was #452 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #990, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rene
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,111	#997	▼
2010s	2,883	#802	▼
2000s	5,404	#479	▼
1990s	7,140	#351	—
1980s	7,256	#292	—
1970s	7,265	#274	—
1960s	7,349	#280	▲
1950s	4,946	#330	▲
1940s	2,672	#393	▲
1930s	1,742	#430	—
1920s	1,854	#448	▲
1910s	840	#558	▲
1900s	144	#702	▲
1890s	84	#872	▲
1880s	50	#919	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(143 years, 1880–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rene
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	227	#990	+26 (12.9%)
2023	201	#1078	-34 (-14.5%)
2022	235	#965	+4 (1.7%)
2021	231	#967	+14 (6.5%)
2020	217	#984	-13 (-5.7%)
2019	230	#940	+4 (1.8%)
2018	226	#931	-34 (-13.1%)
2017	260	#850	+14 (5.7%)
2016	246	#889	-31 (-11.2%)
2015	277	#820	-10 (-3.5%)
2014	287	#803	-4 (-1.4%)
2013	291	#771	-24 (-7.6%)
2012	315	#736	-48 (-13.2%)
2011	363	#649	-25 (-6.4%)
2010	388	#627	-22 (-5.4%)
2009	410	#615	-54 (-11.6%)
2008	464	#561	-43 (-8.5%)
2007	507	#517	-17 (-3.2%)
2006	524	#496	0
2005	524	#479	-49 (-8.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Rene as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Rene has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 21,828 births since 1885.

#6564

Current rank

21,828

Total births

1962

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Rene be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rene is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #990. As a girl's name, it ranks #6564.

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Rene, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology