Rennie
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Rennie
in 2021, Katharine McPhee and David Foster named their son Rennie David Foster, a family name on Foster's side. Rennie has a history of use as nickname for the French Rene, as well as other names with the ren element, such as Warren and Ren itself, which has Japanese origins.
Rennie for boys
Rennie is also a Scottish surname that was ultimately derived from the given name Reynold. It calls to mind Scottish art nouveau architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose mother's maiden name was given as his middle. Other surnames related to Rennie include Rainey, Reynolds, and Rennison.
Rennie for girls#8245 US
Rennie is a feminine name that often serves as a diminutive of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee. It has Scottish origins where it can be derived from the Gaelic elements "raon" meaning "rule" or "decision," or may be a nickname for Lauren or Florence. The name has a cheerful, friendly sound with its bouncy two-syllable rhythm. Rennie has maintained modest usage throughout the years without ever becoming mainstream. It has a vintage charm while still feeling fresh and approachable. The name strikes a nice balance between familiarity and uniqueness—people recognize it easily, yet those named Rennie rarely encounter others sharing their name.
Pronounced REN-ee.
As of October 2026, Rennie ranked #13650 for boys in US births in 2021 and #8245 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1070 for boys in 1885 and #904 for girls in 1885.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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