Renae

Renae is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 girls in the United States.

Renae at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Renae

Renae belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Renae first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #506 in 1962, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 14,092 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Renae in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#506 in 1962
Peak year
1970
Babies named Renae in 2024
42
Total since 1880
14,092

Renae in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#582 in 2014
Babies named Renae in 2025
42
Total since 1996
1,064

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Renae mean?

The meaning of Renae is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Renae a boy or girl name?

Renae is a girl name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Renae?

Renae comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Renae?

Renae first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #506 in 1962, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].