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soh-FEE-uh
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Renee
GirlFrench, Latin· “reborn”
- Meaning
- reborn
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ruh-NAY
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,099
- US babies 2025
- 218
- Best rank
- #62 (1967)
- Peak year
- 1964
Meaning and origin of Renee
Renee is a French and Latin name that means “reborn”.
Renee is the English spelling of the French Renée, the feminine of René, from the Latin Renatus, meaning reborn. Renatus was used by early Christians to express spiritual rebirth through baptism. The name was borne by Renée of France, a sixteenth-century princess and duchess of Ferrara. Renee became widely used in English-speaking countries in the twentieth century and has a graceful, slightly retro French character. Some pronounce it REE-nee, but ruh-NAY is the most common American form. Nae and Rennie are possible nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Rene.
Popularity over time
Renee first appears in US Social Security records in 1889. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 110 different years, starting in 1905. Its best national rank was #62 in 1967, and the most babies received it in 1964, when 6,013 were named Renee. In 2025, 218 babies were named Renee, and it ranked #1,099 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #714 in 1920, #168 in 1950, #107 in 1980, #362 in 2000, #864 in 2010, and #1,099 in 2025. Of the 185,896 US girls named Renee since records began, 30% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 37,591 babies. Since 2010, 4,170 more have been named Renee.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sherri, Penny, Colleen, Shelly, and Sheri.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Renee ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #762 | 10 |
| New York | #891 | 18 |
| Arizona | #891 | 7 |
| Indiana | #900 | 7 |
| Missouri | #907 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Renee over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Renee is usually pronounced ruh-NAY, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ee”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Rene.
Middle names for Renee
A few middle names that flow with Renee: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Renee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renee mean?
Renee is a French and Latin name that means “reborn”.
What is the origin of the name Renee?
Renee has French and Latin roots. Renee is the English spelling of the French Renée, the feminine of René, from the Latin Renatus, meaning reborn.
Is Renee a popular name?
Not especially. Renee ranked #1,099 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Renee a boy or girl name?
Renee is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Renee over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Renee?
Renee is usually pronounced ruh-NAY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings